United Nations Names Ambassador To Aliens 306
Shag writes "Although searches for extraterrestrial intelligence have thus far come up empty-handed, the United Nations appears to be preparing for eventual 'first contact.' Many media outlets are carrying the story that Mazlan Othman, a Malaysian astrophysicist who heads the UN's Office for Outer Space Affairs in Vienna — already charged with things like keeping track of satellites to prevent Kessler Syndrome and coordinating the international response to any earth-impacting asteroids — will be the first person to meet with aliens if they do show up."
Update: 09/27 16:42 GMT by S : Looks like this one's too good to be true — in an email to The Guardian, Othman said, "It sounds really cool but I have to deny it."
Re:The wrong man (Score:4, Informative)
The wrong man? Mazlan is a woman.
Who has most experience & knowledge? (Score:5, Informative)
Re:The wrong man (Score:5, Informative)
Mazlan Binti Othman is a Malaysian astrophysicist who has served in several roles within her country
Quoth SpeedyDX:
I personally think a man like him is the perfect one for the job.
Tip for aliens visiting Earth: Humans have two genders, and it can be embarrassing if you confuse them.
Re:Who wants.... (Score:4, Informative)
They're the gift that just keeps on giving.