Should We Try to Communicate with Aliens?

Could attempting to communicate with aliens end badly for us here on Earth? Join StarTalk All-Stars host and astrobiologist Dr. David Grinspoon, aka Dr. FunkySpoon, and comic co-host Chuck Nice as they chat with science fiction author and NASA consultant David Brin about reaching out to aliens. Also, find out how extraterrestrial life would be able to hear from us on Earth! This is a clip from "Calling ET, with Dr. FunkySpoon – StarTalk All-Stars” - Subscribers can WATCH the full episode here: https://www.startalkradio.net/all-access/calling-et-with-dr-funkyspoon-startalk-all-stars/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio Subscribe to StarTalk: https://www.youtube.com/user/startalkradio?sub_confirmation=1 Follow StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalkradio/ About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk