Contact
Brief Overview
The novel "Contact" by Carl Sagan tells the story of Dr. Ellie Arroway, a talented radio astronomer who discovers a radio signal from an extraterrestrial civilization. The signal contains instructions for building a machine capable of transporting people across space. After international debates and efforts to construct the machine, Ellie and a team of five embark on a journey that leads them to contact with representatives of another civilization. Through this contact, Ellie learns about the existence of more advanced life forms and that humanity is not alone in the universe. The novel explores themes of science, religion, and human nature, posing questions about our place in the cosmos and how we perceive the unknown.
Date of publication: 27 November 2024
Updated: 15 November 2026
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Genre: Science Fiction
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