If scientists ever succeed in making contact with extraterrestrial beings, who gets to steer the conversation? Indeed, how do we even have a conversation? Despite what Gene Roddenberry told you, any ...

Still thinking about Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 sci-fi film Arrival? Us too, and a new book dives deep. reading time 1 minute Explore more on these topics Share this story Subscribe and interact with our ...

Denis Villeneuve’s Arrivalmight seem like a basic sci-fi movie on the surface, but it has a very complicated timeline that’s easy to misunderstand. The film tells the story of a professional linguist ...

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