664A. Robin Hanson, Are We Being Controlled?

Could our planet be under the quiet watch of an alien civilization
that's a million years ahead of us? In this fascinating
conversation, economist and futurist Robin D. Hanson explores a
bold and thought-provoking theory: that Earth might be subtly
monitored by highly advanced extraterrestrials—perhaps as
caretakers, silent observers, or participants in a vast, ancient
experiment. Hanson, author of The Age of Em and co-originator of
the "Great Filter" hypothesis, brings a unique interdisciplinary
perspective, blending economics, evolutionary theory, and
speculative futurism. We dive into the possibility that humanity
may not be alone in its evolutionary journey—and that we might even
share a distant, hidden past with these alien watchers.
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