Aliens: The Big Think

The quest to find extraterrestrial life is underway! Professor Martin Rees, the esteemed astronomer royal, has shifted his focus from a celebrated career in cosmology to the pursuit of alien life. The search for extraterrestrials has moved beyond the realm of science fiction and is now a topic captivating some of the brightest scientific minds. As our understanding of the cosmos expands, we are edging closer to uncovering answers. A growing number of scientists believe our galaxy contains a billion Earth-like planets, many of which could harbor life. But what form might this life take? Could any of it have developed into beings capable of communication with us? This film delves into the thoughts of scientists exploring one of the most thrilling and profound questions: are we alone in the universe? Professor Rees suggests that our concept of aliens might be entirely mistaken. If his theory holds true, we should be searching not for organic extraterrestrials, but for machines.