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Journal Article

Linguistic Problems in Extraterrestrial Communications

Authors: Smith, Russell F. W.

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 12 · Issue 2 · April 1964

Abstract

The paper contains a linguistic analysis of the nature of language and of mathematics and the problems involved in attempts to establish communication with extraterrestrial beings having unknown cultures and communication patterns. The conclusion is reached that communication is possible only if two or more types of signal (for example, television voice and sound) can be transmitted simultaneously.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
12
Issue
2
Publication date
April 6, 1964
Affiliation
New York University, New York, NY (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article