A panel discussion featuring Ram Madhvani and former NASA engineer Nimisha Mittal delved into the science and cinema of extraterrestrial life, with Spielberg's Disclosure Day at its center.
Nimisha Mittal, who worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for over 15 years, emphasized the scientific community's hope for evidence of alien life.
Madhvani, a lifelong Spielberg fan, connected the search for life outside Earth to humanity's desire for belonging and connection.
Disclosure Day, released last weekend, explores the question of whether authorities are justified in gatekeeping information that can change the world.
The film's return to Spielberg's favorite genre and subject has sparked interesting discussions about how his views have changed over the years.
Madhvani and Mittal also participated in a hypothetical scenario where they had to select a person to be Earth's ambassador for first contact with an alien species.
