Aliens could misinterpret earth's classic songs as declarations of war if they are recklessly broadcast into space, some scientists say.
Last week NASA broadcast a Beatles song, Across the Universe, towards the North Star, in the hope it would be noticed by extra-terrestrial beings.
But scientists have urged NASA to be more cautious, saying aliens could misinterpret the song, and even take it as a battle cry.
Professor Barrie Jones of Open University said: "the chances are slight, but the consequences would be huge the end of life on Earth .
I thought scientists were supposed to be intelligent.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=377452
Last week NASA broadcast a Beatles song, Across the Universe, towards the North Star, in the hope it would be noticed by extra-terrestrial beings.
But scientists have urged NASA to be more cautious, saying aliens could misinterpret the song, and even take it as a battle cry.
Professor Barrie Jones of Open University said: "the chances are slight, but the consequences would be huge the end of life on Earth .
I thought scientists were supposed to be intelligent.
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=377452