"Unearthing the Influence of 'Doctor Who' on Pre-Human Reptile Research"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Nautilus Magazine
Scientists have proposed the Silurian hypothesis, a thought experiment exploring the possibility of a pre-human civilization on Earth. While no fossilized evidence has been found, geological processes such as tectonic plate subduction and glaciation could have erased any remnants of ancient urbanization. Instead, researchers suggest looking for global signatures, such as carbon isotopes and microplastics, that could indicate the presence of an intelligent civilization. Additionally, artifacts on the moon left by humans may endure for millions of years, providing potential evidence for future xenoarcheologists. The search for signs of pre-human civilizations raises questions about the Fermi Paradox and the possibility of overlooking deep-space alien signatures.