Title: Extraterrestrial Ethics
Subject Classification:  Philosophy, Science, Technology  
BIC Classification: PD, TB, HP
BISAC Classification: SCI098000, SCI101000, PHI005000
Binding: Hardback, Paperback, eBook
Publication date: 19 May 2023
ISBN (Hardback): 978-1-871891-35-5
ISBN (eBook): 978-1-871891-36-2
ISBN (Paperback): 978-1-80441-244-2

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Description

This unique book takes both inductive and deductive approaches to the topic of extraterrestrial ethics. Inductively, it asks what kind of ethics an advanced, intelligent extraterrestrial species might display. Deductively, it asks how human beings should transform their own understanding of ethics to prepare for widespread contact with an advanced extraterrestrial species.

Using the ontological interpretation of quantum mechanics proposed by physicist and philosopher David Bohm, Extraterrestrial Ethics considers how an extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI) may view ethical concerns relating to humankind. The book examines two areas of concern: nuclear technologies; and the militarization and weaponization of space. The text of the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (FY22 NDAA) in the United States clearly states that Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) have been reported at sites associated with nuclear weapons, nuclear-powered ships and submarines, nuclear power generating stations, etc., suggesting that ETI is very concerned about the human use of nuclear technologies. Furthermore, the more ubiquitous level of UAP sightings by the U.S. military over the last few years, as documented in the June 2021 report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) in the U.S., suggest that ETI also is concerned about rapid acceleration relating to the militarization and weaponization of space. The book concludes by advocating a normative approach to de-militarize space.

Biography

Author(s):  Dr. Jensine Andresen has held various posts in academia, business, finance, and government. Having taught in an interdisciplinary doctoral program at Boston University, and later having worked as an Officer of Research, Associate Research Scholar at Columbia University, Dr. Andresen now is a full-time author. She writes about physics, the ethical and spiritual development of humankind, and extraterrestrial intelligence (ETI).

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