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Nikola Tesla, as far back as 1899, was playing with his magnifying transmitter. He received a signal of patterns, what he called ‘counting codes.’ This was in fact the first cosmic radio signal ever detected. He believed it was either from Venus or Mars, and that he was the first to receive a message from another civilization. The Red Cross proceeded to ask him what will mankind’s greatest achievement be in the 21st Century. Here is his response.
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Transcript:
To the American Red Cross, New York City.
The retrospect is glorious, the prospect inspiring: Much might be said of both. But one idea dominates my mind. This – my best, my dearest – is for your noble cause.
I have observed electrical actions, which have appeared inexplicable. Faint and uncertain though they were, they have given me a deep conviction and foreknowledge that are ere long all human beings on this globe, as one, will turn their eyes to the firmament above, with feelings of love and reverence, thrilled by the glad news: "Brethren! We have a message from another world, unknown and remote. It reads: one… two… three…"
Christmas 1900
Nikola Tesla