Robin Hanson on Futarchy and Grabby Aliens
April 19, 2025Posted by Federico Ulfo
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.