I gave a recent presentation in March given to the UK SETI Research Network at University of Manchester, UK. This was recent breakthrough technology in faster than light communications as applied to SETI. The implications are significant, because if a signal is detected its going to be in real time.
Disruptive technologies like quantum super luminal communications or QSC creates a precarious situation for the whole SETI arena. This unknown technology at present may be a new era for SETI, but also could cause an unprecedented impact for society on how to deal with communications response in real time or QSC METI . If contact happens, do we just abandon the opportunity of responding or do we accelerate our knowledge by responding?
Here is a the presentation on the Jodrell Bank Manchester site.
http://www.jodrellbank.manchester.ac...-transfer-.pdf
Summary talk: We need to be applying new ways of communicating on a galactic level if we are to make contact, not to be constrained by the speed of light, where we currently use the electromagnetic spectrum such as radio. We require a new approach in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence or SETI as a worthwhile endeavour for contact because of the recent breakthroughs in communications technology.
Recent biological theories like convergent evolution theory and discoveries of significant number of habitable zone exoplanets within our galaxy, supports the possibility of extra terrestrial civilizations. The possible existence of advanced extra terrestrial civilizations would support recent sociological theories trending towards cooperation and stability. This would be a prerequisite for any expanding ET civilization in their space explorations, possibly using interstellar travel and faster than light communications.
Applying new ways of communications on a galactic level such as using faster than light technologies and wave bands is a likely means of contacting others within our time frame. We can now introduce newly developed technologies and operations as a means of contacting others in real time, this is an important new frontier in communications for SETI . The likelihood of contact is high and the preparations for this outcome is now being developed.
Eamonn
  