Harvard Scientist: Meteor Could Be Interstellar Alien Technology

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The Spin

Narrative A

Never before has mankind held this type of tangible object of definite interstellar origin, and based on the current evidence, it's not a leap to argue that the material could be the product of extraterrestrial life. We are standing on the precipice of a Copernican-type revolution — if this sample is truly of interstellar origin, and if it's alien technology, it would be an epoch-defining moment in human history. A scientist must always keep an open mind when faced with the new and unknown.

Narrative B

It's unfortunately highly unlikely that we could prove IM1 is of alien origin, much less even of interstellar origin. We must always be skeptical of sweeping assertions, and Loeb tends to make grandiose claims with little evidence behind them. We need to thoroughly examine the fragments before making any claims, and the latest test results are not promising for the interstellar hypothesis.

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