“Since the Renaissance, a concept called 'progress' has been baked into our society. Progress - founded on an accumulation of knowledge through experience (and in the case of science, through experiment). To build on the past rather than endlessly relive it. That's what separates us from the beasts.”

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.