“Faith is a personal matter, and should never be a cudgel to stifle inquiry. We tried that approach about 1,200 years ago. The experiment was called the Dark Ages.”

A SETI astronomer and senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, Shostak explores the search for extraterrestrial intelligence with both scientific rigor and accessible clarity. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and public understanding, offering perspectives on the cosmos, human curiosity, and the future of life beyond Earth.