Is Earth being monitored by an advanced civilization one million years ahead of us? And does this alien civilization actually share an ancient past with humanity? Economist Robin Hanson explores a provocative theory suggesting that highly evolved extraterrestrials may be subtly observing us—either as caretakers or as part of a long-running experiment. From there, we discuss into the intricacies of academic funding and the peer review process. Enjoy today's episode of Theories of Everything with Robin Hanson.
