{"id":121206,"date":"2024-01-15T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T17:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=121206"},"modified":"2024-01-18T16:18:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T20:18:30","slug":"communication-with-aliens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/communication-with-aliens\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Communication With Aliens Possible? Brittany Broski Reflects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is communication with aliens possible? How does the film <em>Arrival<\/em> portray the relationship between aliens and humans?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the skill of a seasoned storyteller, Brittany Broski navigates the blurred lines between fiction and reality on her podcast <em>The Broski Report<\/em>. She references the 2017 film <em>Arrival<\/em> to reflect on human nature and the possibility of alien diplomacy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn more about hypothetical engagement with aliens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-comedic-imaginings-diplomacy-with-extraterrestrials\"><strong>Comedic Imaginings: Diplomacy With Extraterrestrials<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On her podcast <em>The Broski Report, <\/em>Brittany Broski playfully imagines her interactions with extraterrestrials, showcasing her belief in her own ability to successfully communicate and even engage in diplomacy with aliens, hypothetically imagining scenarios with political figures such as President Joe Biden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She also jests about the advantages and possible pitfalls of diplomatic immunity, humorously contemplating its use for minor illicit acts like theft and escaping debts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-arrival-recap-communication-beyond-the-stars\"><strong><em>Arrival<\/em><\/strong><strong> Recap: Communication Beyond the Stars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Broski further revisits the film <em>Arrival<\/em> with its compelling narrative on communication with aliens and the human reaction to the unknown. In the realm of pop culture references, particularly within science fiction and movies, familiarity with the film <em>Arrival<\/em> is beneficial for understanding this article.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Directed by Denis Villeneuve in 2016, <em>Arrival<\/em> delves into themes such as extraterrestrial communication and diplomacy. The film follows linguist Louise Banks (played by Amy Adams) as she attempts to decipher an alien language after their arrival on Earth. Blurring the lines between fiction and reality is a central theme explored in both metafictional works and <em>Arrival<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Broski adds a critique of Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner&#8217;s roles, specifically highlighting the scene where the alien places its appendage on the glass as a humorous metaphor. 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