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What if there was another advanced civilization on Earth before us? Would we know?
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter3 hr. ago

What if there was another advanced civilization on Earth before us? Would we know?

The article discusses a scientific hypothesis known as the 'Silurian Hypothesis,' proposed by astrophysicist Adam Frank and NASA scientist Gavin Schmidt. The hypothesis explores whether advanced civilizations from millions of years ago could have left traces on Earth that might still be detectable today. It draws parallels between past and present human impact on climate change, suggesting that if such civilizations existed, they may have caused environmental changes similar to those caused by modern industrial activity. The concept was inspired by a question posed during a discussion at a conference, leading to a collaborative research paper. The idea is named after the fictional race of intelligent reptiles from the British TV series *Doctor Who*, and it raises questions about the fate of advanced societies and their potential ability to sustain long-term stability.

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What if there was another advanced civilization on Earth before us? Would we know?

The article discusses a scientific hypothesis known as the 'Silurian Hypothesis,' proposed by astrophysicist Adam Frank and NASA scientist Gavin Schmidt. The hypothesis explores whether advanced civilizations from millions of years ago could have left traces on Earth that might still be detectable today. It draws parallels between past and present human impact on climate change, suggesting that if such civilizations existed, they may have caused environmental changes similar to those caused by modern industrial activity. The concept was inspired by a question posed during a discussion at a conference, leading to a collaborative research paper. The idea is named after the fictional race of intelligent reptiles from the British TV series *Doctor Who*, and it raises questions about the fate of advanced societies and their potential ability to sustain long-term stability.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a scientific inquiry into the possibility of past advanced civilizations and their environmental impacts, without overtly favoring any political ideology. While it touches on climate change and human responsibility, it does not take a partisan stance but rather frames the issue,

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