Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS and the Paradox of Human Violence

Harvard professor Avi Loeb discusses the anomalous observations of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS and contrasts them with the reality of human political violence. 3I/ATLAS exhibits unusual features like a retrograde trajectory, an unusually large nucleus, an anomalous tail, and unique polarization properties, sparking discussion of extraterrestrial civilizations. The article juxtaposes the study of 3I/ATLAS with recent attacks on US political figures, highlighting the stark contrast between humanity's violence and the vast scale of cosmic exploration. It calls for humans to set aside differences and collaboratively explore the universe, seeking a path to coexistence.