Any structured set of information can be parsed or statistically analyzed in specific ways to yield information not readily apparent. Common examples of this outcome would be the prophecies of Nostradamus or keywords in the so-called Bible Code. Statisticians would point out that these models do appear to generate valid conclusions, but it is highly likely that these correlations are spurious. On the other hand, very few have made attempts to perform this type of analysis on the genetic code. There is the distinct possibility that embedded messages could be found in even the most primitive strands of DNA.

There are whole sections of most DNA molecules that appear to be inactive in any living organism. Why are those sections ‘turned off’. Or perhaps, they are the copyright notice from some very long lived civilization tinkering with DNA as an inter-galactic transmission medium known as life. We already have evidence in the form of extremophiles that life can crawl into environmental niches totally unexpected. Furthermore, we have instances where bacteria and viruses appear to have survived prolonged periods in space. Maybe some explanation can be found in the genetic code itself.

We suggest an attempt be made to crack the genetic code from a purely informational point of view. It might be rather interesting if a message like ‘Greetings from the Krell on Altair IV’ pops out of such an analysis. Better yet, what if there are some molecular scientific principles embedded in the code that represent important breakthroughs for mankind.

The non-interference directive in those old ‘Star Trek’ TV episodes is an important idea. Countless times in human history, ‘outside’ cultures have decimated the societies and people they are visiting, whether for the purposes of war or peace or just a pit stop on the way to somewhere else. Mankind runs this risk even in speculating about ET’s. Invariably, some disease, disruptive technology, or shift in paradigm of social thought occurs. The consequences are usually disasterous.

Many times in our human history, when it’s just one group/leader meeting and negotiating with ‘outsiders’, the disruptive nature of a new cultural involvement can be spread out over a longer period of time and distinct negative conditions can be avoided entirely. It’s no guarantee, and you can only remotely imagine what the consequences of contact with intelligent extra-terrestials will bring. However, it is certain that if we Earthlings present ourselves as a planetwide negotiator (i.e. effective World Government) we stand a better chance of having a positive outcome when the intelligent aliens do come.

If I were one of the ET’s, I wouldn’t want to visit here under the current circumstances. The demands of every world leader alone would produce a ‘headache’ of galactic proportions. Imagine the reaction to an outside ‘religious’ belief that has no precedence here and may be tens of thousands or even millions of years old. National boundaries and cultural boundaries would be shattered. Until we have an effective way to represent ourselves beyond Earth, I say to the UFO people and the SETI scientists, be very careful, you may find what you are looking for.