CounterformSun, Mar 9, 2008 What I find interesting is that, one might first think... 'Wow, these are some pretty esoteric messages for a supposed higher intelligence to beam down!'. When something a bit more straightforward might be more appropriate & meaningful.
But I see it another way. Considering if this information is being communicated in the language of proteins, dna, and chromosomes, etc... All of this is the very stuff of life... and moreover, the very stuff of us. If anyone should be able to comprehend the language of life, it should be us. So I feel (and feel is the operative word here), that at a more direct, intuitive, & sub-consciouss level, we do instinctually understand this life-language. It resides deep in the very roots of our cosmic being. This enigmatic 'star stuff' as Sagan would call it.
From Sagan's essay, "The Cosmic Connection"
"We are made of star stuff.
Our atomic and molecular connection with the rest of the universe is a real and unfanciful cosmic hookup. As we explore our surroundings by telescope and space vehicle, other hookups may emerge. There may be a network of intercommunicating extraterrestrial civilizations to which we may link up tomorrow, for all we know. The deep human need to seek and understand our connection with the universe is a goal well within our grasp."
What I find interesting is that, one might first think... 'Wow, these are some pretty esoteric messages for a supposed higher intelligence to beam down!'. When something a bit more straightforward might be more appropriate & meaningful.
But I see it another way. Considering if this information is being communicated in the language of proteins, dna, and chromosomes, etc... All of this is the very stuff of life... and moreover, the very stuff of us. If anyone should be able to comprehend the language of life, it should be us. So I feel (and feel is the operative word here), that at a more direct, intuitive, & sub-consciouss level, we do instinctually understand this life-language. It resides deep in the very roots of our cosmic being. This enigmatic 'star stuff' as Sagan would call it.
From Sagan's essay, "The Cosmic Connection"