3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object, is believed by some, including Harvard astronomer Avi Loeb, to be a probe sent by extraterrestrial life. Loeb argues it could serve as a Turing Test for humanity, assessing our intelligence and awareness. He contends that intelligent extraterrestrials would expect humans to recognize such space rocks, given their frequent impacts on Earth. He critiques other scientists for dismissing his views, suggesting that such reactions could indicate humanity's failure to demonstrate its intelligence to potential alien observers.
"It is well known to any interstellar traveler that there are plenty of icy rocks in planetary systems. These constitute the leftover building blocks from the construction process of the planets."
"For that reason, an alien might assume that any intelligent observer on Earth must be familiar with space rocks as they impact the Earth on a regular basis; Not so fast."
"Loeb's insistence that his fellow scientists lack even human smarts is well-argued."
"Any extraterrestrial being who encountered such dismissals could 'justifiably conclude that humans failed the test and do not deserve a high status in the class of intelligent civilizations within the Milky-Way galaxy.'"
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