Extraterrestrial Linguistics

Authors

Solomon W. Golomb

Abstract

There are two questions involved in communication with Extraterrestrials. One is the mechanical issue of discovering a mutually acceptable channel. The other is the more philosophical problem (semantic, ethic, and metaphysical) of the proper subject matter for discourse. In simpler terms, we first require a common language, and then we must think of something clever to say.

Recommended Citation

Golomb, Solomon W. (1968) "Extraterrestrial Linguistics," Word Ways: Vol. 1 : Iss. 4 , Article 5.
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/wordways/vol1/iss4/5