Scenarios about 'extraterrestrial life'
The hypothetical existence of living organisms that originate outside Earth's biosphere. Throughout history, the concept has evolved from philosophical conjecture to a serious scientific inquiry, with astrobiologists now studying potential habitable zones, biosignatures, and extremophile organisms. In alternate history scenarios, the discovery or contact with extraterrestrial life often serves as a divergence point, potentially altering human technological development, religious beliefs, and geopolitical structures.
What If Extraterrestrial Life Was Discovered?
Exploring the alternate timeline where scientific evidence of extraterrestrial life is discovered, fundamentally altering humanity's understanding of our place in the universe and transforming numerous fields from science to religion.