1182 Dr. Avi Loeb on the Hunt for ‘Oumuamua’s Truth In this electrifying episode of Strange Planet, Richard plunges into the cosmic abyss with Dr. Avi Loeb, Harvard’s fearless astrophysicist who dared to call ‘Oumuamua—our solar system’s cigar-shaped intruder—an alien probe. While skeptics scoffed, Loeb doubled down, launching the Galileo Project to hunt for extraterrestrial relics in our skies, seas, and beyond. With UAPs now a government-confirmed mystery, his radical ideas feel eerily prescient. Was ‘Oumuamua a scout from a civilization long gone, or a silent sentinel still watching? Could ancient probes lurk beneath our oceans, or has humanity been broadcasting to a universe that’s already moved on? From metallic spheres in the Pacific to potential lunar monoliths, Loeb’s quest blends hard science with cosmic wonder, challenging us to confront the unknown. Tune in as Richard and Dr. Loeb unravel the enigma of our place among the stars—prepare for a mind-bending ride into the infinite. GUEST: Dr. Avi Loeb is the Baird Professor of Science at Harvard University, former chair of its astronomy department, and author of Extraterrestrial and Interstellar. A visionary astrophysicist, he leads the Galileo Project, seeking alien technology, sparked by ‘Oumuamua’s anomalous visit. His work boldly redefines humanity’s cosmic significance. Dr. Avi Loeb will be speaking at Contact in the Desert, May 29th - June 2nd, 2025 For more information and to order tickets visit https://contactinthedesert.com WEBSITE: https://avi-loeb.medium.com BOOKS: Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligent Life Beyond Earth Interstellar: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life and Our Future in the Stars SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMSdot com slash STRANGE https://www.HIMS.com/strange BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

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