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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:52,473 --> 00:00:56,312 It's obviously a major malfunction. 2 00:01:10,711 --> 00:01:13,392 ...their President is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook. 3 00:01:17,150 --> 00:01:20,791 Robert Kennedy was shot in that ballroom. 4 00:01:23,229 --> 00:01:25,549 Thank God Almighty, we are free at last! 5 00:01:25,830 --> 00:01:28,550 A sniper has fired at President Kennedy. 6 00:01:35,908 --> 00:01:39,908 Or have you ever been a member of the Communist party? 7 00:01:44,067 --> 00:01:46,067 Hi-yo, Silver! 8 00:01:50,746 --> 00:01:52,425 ...1941... 9 00:01:52,987 --> 00:01:56,186 ...a date which will live in infamy. 10 00:02:00,265 --> 00:02:02,257 We bring you the final edition of 11 00:02:02,258 --> 00:02:04,425 our Maxwell House Good News of 1939. 12 00:02:04,745 --> 00:02:06,414 Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. North 13 00:02:06,415 --> 00:02:08,184 America, and all the ships at sea. 14 00:02:13,103 --> 00:02:17,263 The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. 15 00:03:21,816 --> 00:03:22,977 CQ... 16 00:03:23,335 --> 00:03:25,255 ...this is W-9 GFO. 17 00:03:27,415 --> 00:03:30,655 CQ, this is W-9 GFO here. Come back? 18 00:03:34,495 --> 00:03:35,574 CQ... 19 00:03:35,774 --> 00:03:38,294 ...this is W-9 GFO here. 20 00:03:39,135 --> 00:03:40,294 Come back? 21 00:03:44,054 --> 00:03:48,053 CQ, this is W-9 GFO. Is anybody out there? 22 00:03:49,054 --> 00:03:50,133 Not getting anything. 23 00:03:50,412 --> 00:03:51,852 Small moves, Ellie. 24 00:03:53,413 --> 00:03:54,533 Small moves. 25 00:03:57,053 --> 00:04:00,651 CQ, this is W-9 GFO here. Come back? 26 00:04:01,572 --> 00:04:03,132 Copy, W-9 GFO. 27 00:04:03,331 --> 00:04:05,132 K-4 WLD here. 28 00:04:05,530 --> 00:04:06,891 What do I say? 29 00:04:07,091 --> 00:04:08,490 Just be yourself. 30 00:04:08,971 --> 00:04:11,530 Where are you, K-4 WLD? Come back? 31 00:04:11,731 --> 00:04:12,970 Pensacola. Over. 32 00:04:13,209 --> 00:04:14,730 Pensacola, where's Pensacola? 33 00:04:15,050 --> 00:04:16,449 I'll give you a hint. 34 00:04:17,131 --> 00:04:18,210 Orange juice. 35 00:04:20,929 --> 00:04:24,408 Copy that, K-4 WLD. How's the weather down there in Florida? 36 00:04:25,609 --> 00:04:27,488 Pensacola, Florida. 37 00:04:28,129 --> 00:04:29,889 I have to tell you, Sparks. 38 00:04:30,728 --> 00:04:32,929 1,116 miles. 39 00:04:34,408 --> 00:04:35,487 Pretty good. 40 00:04:35,768 --> 00:04:37,247 That's the farthest yet. 41 00:04:49,566 --> 00:04:51,365 Can we hear all the way to New York? 42 00:04:51,606 --> 00:04:52,766 Sure. 43 00:04:54,085 --> 00:04:56,004 Can we hear all the way to California? 44 00:04:56,245 --> 00:04:57,886 I don't see why not. 45 00:04:58,605 --> 00:05:00,524 Can we hear all the way to Alaska? 46 00:05:00,885 --> 00:05:02,165 On a really clear day. 47 00:05:02,364 --> 00:05:04,284 Can we hear all the way to China? 48 00:05:05,284 --> 00:05:07,644 On a really, really clear day. 49 00:05:09,404 --> 00:05:11,523 Could we talk to the moon? 50 00:05:12,084 --> 00:05:14,843 If it's a big enough radio, I don't see why not. 51 00:05:15,482 --> 00:05:17,402 Could we talk to Jupiter? 52 00:05:17,602 --> 00:05:20,002 Or what's the one after that? 53 00:05:20,441 --> 00:05:21,683 Don't tell me. 54 00:05:24,002 --> 00:05:25,282 I'll give you a hint. 55 00:05:25,722 --> 00:05:26,842 Hula-Hoops. 56 00:05:27,042 --> 00:05:28,962 Saturn! Could we talk to Saturn? 57 00:05:34,400 --> 00:05:36,802 Dad, could we talk to Mom? 58 00:05:42,201 --> 00:05:45,320 I don't think even the biggest radio could reach that far. 59 00:05:50,120 --> 00:05:51,878 All right, no more stalling. 60 00:05:56,638 --> 00:05:58,038 Pensacola! 61 00:06:05,557 --> 00:06:06,758 That's a beauty. 62 00:06:08,157 --> 00:06:09,557 Now get some sleep. 63 00:06:17,557 --> 00:06:18,796 Hey, Dad? 64 00:06:19,836 --> 00:06:22,355 Do you think there's people on other planets? 65 00:06:22,515 --> 00:06:24,156 I don't know, Sparks. 66 00:06:25,595 --> 00:06:27,156 But I guess I'd say... 67 00:06:27,674 --> 00:06:29,434 ...if it is just us... 68 00:06:30,954 --> 00:06:33,115 ...it seems like an awful waste of space. 69 00:06:51,952 --> 00:06:54,232 CQ, this is W-9 GFO. 70 00:06:54,391 --> 00:06:56,913 Repeat. This is W-9 GFO. Come back? 71 00:07:04,630 --> 00:07:06,551 I'm going to need a bigger antenna. 72 00:07:32,467 --> 00:07:34,027 What do you think, Doc Arroway? 73 00:07:34,228 --> 00:07:35,666 Isn't she a beauty? 74 00:07:39,626 --> 00:07:40,707 It'll do. 75 00:07:40,906 --> 00:07:42,786 The village is five miles away. 76 00:07:42,986 --> 00:07:45,175 There's a general store in the cantina. 77 00:07:45,175 --> 00:07:47,306 They can order anything from San Juan. 78 00:07:47,505 --> 00:07:48,945 When can I get dish time? 79 00:07:49,105 --> 00:07:50,596 Dr. Clark said you couldn't 80 00:07:50,597 --> 00:07:52,584 wait. Your first shift is tonight. 81 00:08:46,380 --> 00:08:47,498 Go back. 82 00:08:49,380 --> 00:08:51,979 Try back a little bit. You had something there. 83 00:08:53,259 --> 00:08:54,219 There! 84 00:08:54,537 --> 00:08:55,337 - Right there? 85 00:08:55,337 --> 00:08:57,618 - You hear it? Right there, that's it. 86 00:08:57,899 --> 00:09:01,418 All right, 1221.46. That's well within the L-band. 87 00:09:01,737 --> 00:09:02,656 Check off-axis. 88 00:09:03,657 --> 00:09:04,736 On it. 89 00:09:06,377 --> 00:09:07,816 It's not in the neighborhood. 90 00:09:16,296 --> 00:09:18,216 Here it is. J-1741... 91 00:09:18,496 --> 00:09:20,095 ...+ 2748. 92 00:09:20,294 --> 00:09:23,335 Catalogued November 4, 1982. Pulsar. 93 00:09:25,894 --> 00:09:28,894 Must've been the glitch in the timing's what threw me. 94 00:09:29,135 --> 00:09:30,695 Must've been a starquake. 95 00:09:32,014 --> 00:09:33,600 I think it's great that you 96 00:09:33,601 --> 00:09:35,773 listen. Most don't do that anymore. 97 00:09:35,973 --> 00:09:38,654 It's just an old habit. It makes it feel more real. 98 00:09:38,853 --> 00:09:39,733 Ellie. 99 00:09:39,932 --> 00:09:41,053 Kent Clark. 100 00:09:43,812 --> 00:09:45,374 They said you'd been... 101 00:09:45,572 --> 00:09:47,932 ...up at Owen's Valley working under Drumlin. 102 00:09:48,093 --> 00:09:49,412 How'd you like him? 103 00:09:52,492 --> 00:09:54,386 That much? About what I'd expect 104 00:09:54,387 --> 00:09:56,452 after what he had to say about you. 105 00:09:56,771 --> 00:09:58,331 And what was that? 106 00:09:58,850 --> 00:10:00,290 That you are brilliant... 107 00:10:00,570 --> 00:10:01,730 ...driven... 108 00:10:02,051 --> 00:10:03,491 ...a major pain in the ass... 109 00:10:03,810 --> 00:10:05,127 ...and obsessed with a field of 110 00:10:05,128 --> 00:10:06,570 study he considers tantamount... 111 00:10:06,729 --> 00:10:08,089 ...to professional suicide. 112 00:10:08,769 --> 00:10:09,729 Anything else? 113 00:10:09,930 --> 00:10:11,609 Those were the highlights. 114 00:10:12,129 --> 00:10:14,489 Davio, Dr. Vernon. Dr. Arroway. 115 00:10:15,968 --> 00:10:18,131 Believe you've already met our tireless 116 00:10:18,132 --> 00:10:19,968 research assistant, Mr. Fisher... 117 00:10:20,647 --> 00:10:22,847 ...as well as his cologne. 118 00:10:23,488 --> 00:10:25,727 Brook's looking at the black hole in M-87. 119 00:10:25,888 --> 00:10:29,568 Eli's studying Markarian 541, a major gamma ray source. 120 00:10:29,887 --> 00:10:31,867 Dr. Arroway will be spending her 121 00:10:31,868 --> 00:10:34,327 precious telescope time listening for... 122 00:10:35,046 --> 00:10:36,927 ...listening for... 123 00:10:37,126 --> 00:10:38,567 Little green men. 124 00:10:46,285 --> 00:10:47,565 One down... 125 00:10:48,084 --> 00:10:49,724 ...a couple billion to go. 126 00:11:05,843 --> 00:11:07,604 Arecibo, right? 127 00:11:08,722 --> 00:11:09,843 Does it show? 128 00:11:11,882 --> 00:11:13,002 Cracker Jack? 129 00:11:13,203 --> 00:11:13,963 No, thanks. 130 00:11:14,162 --> 00:11:15,403 Mind if I sit down? 131 00:11:17,242 --> 00:11:21,000 I hear the locals, they call it "El Radar. " 132 00:11:21,202 --> 00:11:23,720 Convinced it has some dark military purpose. 133 00:11:24,122 --> 00:11:25,481 I think we're harmless. 134 00:11:26,879 --> 00:11:28,000 Palmer Joss. 135 00:11:28,760 --> 00:11:31,160 - Ellie Arroway. - Nice to meet you, Ellie. 136 00:11:32,280 --> 00:11:34,958 What are you studying up there? 137 00:11:36,758 --> 00:11:38,000 The usual. 138 00:11:38,200 --> 00:11:41,838 Nebulae, quasars, pulsars, stuff like that. 139 00:11:42,238 --> 00:11:43,638 What are you writing? 140 00:11:43,958 --> 00:11:46,039 The usual. Nouns, adverbs... 141 00:11:46,239 --> 00:11:47,718 ...adjective here and there. 142 00:11:49,398 --> 00:11:50,877 I work on a project, SETI. 143 00:11:51,638 --> 00:11:53,559 Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence? 144 00:11:55,638 --> 00:11:57,237 That is out there! 145 00:11:58,437 --> 00:12:00,637 Are you a student or something? 146 00:12:01,116 --> 00:12:03,157 I'm a writer. I'm writing a book. 147 00:12:03,677 --> 00:12:05,672 I'm here doing research about how 148 00:12:05,673 --> 00:12:08,075 technology affects Third World cultures. 149 00:12:08,315 --> 00:12:10,836 I'm also looking for this guy, David Drumlin. 150 00:12:11,156 --> 00:12:13,145 He's head of the National Science 151 00:12:13,146 --> 00:12:15,075 Foundation. I want an interview. 152 00:12:16,274 --> 00:12:17,955 I take it you know him? 153 00:12:19,315 --> 00:12:20,754 You could say that. 154 00:12:22,034 --> 00:12:23,474 SETI. 155 00:12:23,674 --> 00:12:25,275 That's fringe! 156 00:12:25,675 --> 00:12:27,878 I've crossed paths with him. Something 157 00:12:27,879 --> 00:12:29,913 like that must really chap his ass. 158 00:12:32,752 --> 00:12:33,753 Compass. 159 00:12:35,674 --> 00:12:36,913 That's for you. 160 00:12:41,593 --> 00:12:42,992 You better keep this. 161 00:12:44,151 --> 00:12:45,751 Might save your life someday. 162 00:12:50,352 --> 00:12:51,871 Have dinner with me tonight? 163 00:12:54,711 --> 00:12:57,870 I don't make a good research subject. I'm not quotable. 164 00:12:58,191 --> 00:13:00,391 No quotes. Scout's honor. 165 00:13:00,790 --> 00:13:02,030 Good meal, good company. 166 00:13:02,868 --> 00:13:04,109 I've got to go. 167 00:13:12,907 --> 00:13:14,629 Drumlin's coming in Tuesday. 168 00:13:23,187 --> 00:13:26,387 Now I remember why I took that desk job. 169 00:13:27,866 --> 00:13:29,787 Dr. Drumlin, how are you? 170 00:13:31,306 --> 00:13:32,786 Glad you could make it. 171 00:13:33,906 --> 00:13:36,746 If I'd known it took 3 planes, I might've reconsidered. 172 00:13:36,945 --> 00:13:38,226 How is that new office? 173 00:13:38,426 --> 00:13:40,579 Still settling in. They already want 174 00:13:40,580 --> 00:13:42,905 to give half my budget to the Pentagon. 175 00:13:43,625 --> 00:13:45,905 Still waiting for E.T. to call? 176 00:13:47,825 --> 00:13:49,384 Good to see you too! 177 00:13:49,904 --> 00:13:50,864 Asshole! 178 00:13:51,103 --> 00:13:53,223 Looks like it's going to be a long night. 179 00:13:53,425 --> 00:13:55,603 Science must be accountable to the 180 00:13:55,604 --> 00:13:57,903 people paying for it, the taxpayers. 181 00:13:58,063 --> 00:14:01,222 We must stop wasting money on pie-in-the-sky abstractions... 182 00:14:01,384 --> 00:14:04,102 ...and spend it on practical, measurable ways... 183 00:14:04,263 --> 00:14:06,862 ...to improve the lives of the people who are paying. 184 00:14:07,022 --> 00:14:10,102 Not unlike my L-band, globular clusters work. 185 00:14:10,343 --> 00:14:13,182 You want to do away with all pure research now? 186 00:14:13,381 --> 00:14:16,622 What's wrong with science being practical? Even profitable? 187 00:14:16,821 --> 00:14:18,861 Nothing, as long as your motive... 188 00:14:19,141 --> 00:14:20,972 ...is the search for truth. Which 189 00:14:20,973 --> 00:14:22,860 is what the pursuit of science is. 190 00:14:25,381 --> 00:14:27,661 That's an interesting position from a man... 191 00:14:27,860 --> 00:14:30,379 ...on a crusade against the evils of technology... 192 00:14:30,660 --> 00:14:31,740 ...Father Joss. 193 00:14:32,379 --> 00:14:35,580 I'm not against technology, Doctor. I'm against... 194 00:14:35,780 --> 00:14:38,898 ...the men who deify it at the expense of human truth. 195 00:14:42,819 --> 00:14:46,057 Kent, I need to have a word with you. Over here, please. 196 00:14:51,497 --> 00:14:54,498 You think that hurt my chances with that interview? 197 00:14:55,096 --> 00:14:56,456 You're a priest? 198 00:14:58,297 --> 00:14:59,417 Not really. 199 00:15:00,135 --> 00:15:02,776 I got my Masters in Divinity... 200 00:15:03,256 --> 00:15:06,536 ...then left the seminary to do secular humanitarian work... 201 00:15:06,776 --> 00:15:09,095 ...coordinating Third World churches. 202 00:15:09,816 --> 00:15:11,775 I couldn't live with the celibacy thing. 203 00:15:16,214 --> 00:15:18,174 You could call me a man of the cloth... 204 00:15:19,414 --> 00:15:20,894 ...without the cloth. 205 00:15:24,133 --> 00:15:25,653 You want to get out of here? 206 00:15:27,573 --> 00:15:29,414 You see that large W-shaped 207 00:15:29,415 --> 00:15:32,213 constellation there? That's Cassiopeia. 208 00:15:32,613 --> 00:15:36,853 And Cassiopeia A gives off a whole lot of radio signals. 209 00:15:37,171 --> 00:15:38,772 I listen to them a lot. 210 00:15:39,012 --> 00:15:41,212 It's a remnant of a supernova. 211 00:15:42,171 --> 00:15:44,691 When did you know you wanted to be an astronomer? 212 00:15:46,971 --> 00:15:49,131 When I was about eight years old... 213 00:15:49,331 --> 00:15:51,659 ...watching the sunset, I asked Dad, 214 00:15:51,660 --> 00:15:54,050 "What's that bright star over there?" 215 00:15:57,370 --> 00:16:00,369 He said that it wasn't a star. It was... 216 00:16:02,210 --> 00:16:04,529 ...a whole planet called Venus... 217 00:16:08,008 --> 00:16:11,088 ...which should be over there soon. 218 00:16:12,048 --> 00:16:14,327 He said, "You know why they called it Venus? 219 00:16:14,768 --> 00:16:17,848 Because they thought it was so beautiful and glowing. 220 00:16:18,127 --> 00:16:19,607 But they didn't know... 221 00:16:20,287 --> 00:16:22,807 ...that it's filled with... 222 00:16:24,006 --> 00:16:27,246 ...deadly gases and sulfuric acid rain. " 223 00:16:28,527 --> 00:16:31,885 Wow, I thought, "This is it! I'm hooked!" 224 00:16:34,046 --> 00:16:37,525 There are four hundred billion stars out there... 225 00:16:37,805 --> 00:16:39,564 ...just in our galaxy alone. 226 00:16:40,524 --> 00:16:44,044 If only one out of a million of those had planets... 227 00:16:44,445 --> 00:16:47,444 ...if just one out of a million of those had life... 228 00:16:47,604 --> 00:16:49,692 ...and if just one out of a million 229 00:16:49,693 --> 00:16:51,604 of those had intelligent life... 230 00:16:52,363 --> 00:16:54,771 ...there would be literally millions 231 00:16:54,772 --> 00:16:56,722 of civilizations out there... 232 00:16:58,563 --> 00:17:00,042 If there wasn't... 233 00:17:00,923 --> 00:17:03,003 ...it'd be an awful waste of space. 234 00:17:08,682 --> 00:17:09,842 Amen. 235 00:17:18,400 --> 00:17:22,200 So I was lying there, just looking at the sky. 236 00:17:25,960 --> 00:17:28,839 And then I felt something. I don't know. 237 00:17:30,119 --> 00:17:32,679 All I know is that I wasn't alone. 238 00:17:33,040 --> 00:17:37,077 For the first time in my life I wasn't scared of nothing... 239 00:17:37,999 --> 00:17:39,518 ...not even dying. 240 00:17:44,918 --> 00:17:46,637 It was God. 241 00:17:49,277 --> 00:17:51,156 And there's no chance that... 242 00:17:51,637 --> 00:17:53,669 ...you had this experience because 243 00:17:53,670 --> 00:17:55,756 some part of you needed to have it? 244 00:17:56,916 --> 00:18:00,235 I'm a reasonably intelligent guy, but this... 245 00:18:02,996 --> 00:18:06,514 My intellect couldn't even touch this. 246 00:18:07,036 --> 00:18:07,955 No. 247 00:18:10,355 --> 00:18:12,875 I've been to Sunday school a few times. 248 00:18:14,995 --> 00:18:15,834 And? 249 00:18:16,034 --> 00:18:20,393 I kept asking all these really annoying questions like... 250 00:18:21,274 --> 00:18:23,593 ..."Where did Mrs. Cain come from?" 251 00:18:25,472 --> 00:18:27,713 And pretty soon they asked my dad... 252 00:18:27,874 --> 00:18:30,552 ...if he wouldn't mind keeping me home from now on. 253 00:18:30,753 --> 00:18:32,031 Your dad... 254 00:18:33,633 --> 00:18:35,152 Is it this guy? 255 00:18:35,352 --> 00:18:36,471 Yeah. 256 00:18:38,511 --> 00:18:40,431 You're close to him, aren't you? 257 00:18:41,752 --> 00:18:44,711 I was. He died when I was nine years old. 258 00:18:46,831 --> 00:18:48,710 I never got to know my mother. 259 00:18:50,310 --> 00:18:51,550 I'm sorry. 260 00:18:55,909 --> 00:18:57,750 That's got to be tough. 261 00:19:02,030 --> 00:19:03,588 Being alone. 262 00:19:12,107 --> 00:19:13,306 What do you say... 263 00:19:13,547 --> 00:19:16,868 ...we pack a picnic tomorrow and hike up to Mount Arecibo? 264 00:19:17,706 --> 00:19:20,586 I don't think I can. I've got to work. 265 00:19:22,306 --> 00:19:25,586 How about dinner tomorrow night? I know a great dive. 266 00:19:25,986 --> 00:19:27,465 No, I don't think so. 267 00:19:31,947 --> 00:19:34,024 Ellie, did I miss something? 268 00:19:36,104 --> 00:19:37,185 No. 269 00:19:37,384 --> 00:19:39,145 Shit, I'm late! 270 00:19:40,105 --> 00:19:42,864 I told Kent that I'd be there at 10:30. 271 00:19:45,423 --> 00:19:47,144 I'm not trying to push you. 272 00:19:47,343 --> 00:19:49,504 I've wanted to look at this sector for weeks. 273 00:19:49,703 --> 00:19:51,302 Just hang out... 274 00:19:51,623 --> 00:19:54,463 ...and sleep in. There's food in the fridge. 275 00:19:56,103 --> 00:19:57,143 How can I reach you? 276 00:19:58,701 --> 00:20:00,862 Just leave your number. I'll call you. 277 00:20:21,779 --> 00:20:22,698 Dad! 278 00:20:24,659 --> 00:20:27,099 It's starting, you're going to miss it! 279 00:20:30,538 --> 00:20:32,658 Dad, there's another one! Hurry up! 280 00:20:32,818 --> 00:20:35,098 In a minute, Sparks! I'm almost done. 281 00:20:35,338 --> 00:20:37,698 There's another one. Come on, hurry up, Dad! 282 00:21:31,092 --> 00:21:32,213 I'll get the medicine. 283 00:22:48,682 --> 00:22:51,283 I know it's hard to understand this now... 284 00:22:52,203 --> 00:22:54,450 ...but we aren't always meant to know 285 00:22:54,451 --> 00:22:56,522 why things happen the way they do. 286 00:22:57,041 --> 00:22:59,242 Sometimes, we just have to accept it... 287 00:22:59,442 --> 00:23:01,202 ...as God's will. 288 00:23:03,081 --> 00:23:06,122 I should have kept medicine in the downstairs bathroom. 289 00:23:06,761 --> 00:23:08,881 Then I could've gotten to it sooner. 290 00:23:33,678 --> 00:23:34,957 CQ... 291 00:23:36,077 --> 00:23:38,957 ...this is W-9 GFO. Do you copy? 292 00:23:42,437 --> 00:23:44,636 Dad, this is Ellie. Come back. 293 00:23:47,916 --> 00:23:49,756 This is Eleanor Arroway... 294 00:23:49,996 --> 00:23:52,875 ...transmitting on 14.2 megahertz. 295 00:23:59,315 --> 00:24:00,714 Are you there? 296 00:24:02,834 --> 00:24:04,154 Come back. 297 00:24:10,634 --> 00:24:11,994 Are you there? 298 00:24:13,034 --> 00:24:14,833 Dad, this is Ellie. 299 00:24:46,069 --> 00:24:48,869 Hi, Kent. What are you doing up so early? 300 00:24:49,948 --> 00:24:51,230 I was thinking... 301 00:24:52,068 --> 00:24:53,988 ...we'd make a pretty good team. 302 00:24:54,628 --> 00:24:58,069 We could put together an ad hoc SETI program. 303 00:24:58,269 --> 00:25:00,468 You know the Very Large Array in New Mexico? 304 00:25:00,707 --> 00:25:02,907 It's a dynamite place to do SETI work... 305 00:25:03,107 --> 00:25:04,826 What are you talking about? 306 00:25:07,147 --> 00:25:08,826 Drumlin pulled the plug. 307 00:25:09,547 --> 00:25:10,507 We're homeless. 308 00:25:24,225 --> 00:25:25,785 It's true, you pulled the plug? 309 00:25:25,985 --> 00:25:28,424 You can't see it now, but I'm doing you a favor. 310 00:25:28,624 --> 00:25:30,572 You're too promising a scientist to 311 00:25:30,573 --> 00:25:32,465 waste your gifts on this nonsense. 312 00:25:32,704 --> 00:25:34,623 I don't consider what could be... 313 00:25:34,824 --> 00:25:37,544 ...the most important human discovery nonsense! 314 00:25:37,823 --> 00:25:39,103 400 billion stars... 315 00:25:39,344 --> 00:25:42,143 And two probabilities. One, there's intelligent life... 316 00:25:42,343 --> 00:25:44,662 ...but too far away to contact in your lifetime. 317 00:25:45,342 --> 00:25:47,183 - And two! - You're making a decision... 318 00:25:47,622 --> 00:25:49,658 There's nothing but gases and carbon 319 00:25:49,659 --> 00:25:51,861 compounds and you're wasting your time! 320 00:25:52,062 --> 00:25:54,902 In the meantime, you won't be taken seriously. 321 00:25:55,102 --> 00:25:56,701 Your career will be over! 322 00:25:56,901 --> 00:25:58,061 So what? 323 00:25:58,341 --> 00:25:59,700 It's my life! 324 00:26:35,897 --> 00:26:38,297 Hey, Kent. You were right. 325 00:26:38,656 --> 00:26:40,486 Screw Drumlin. We'll raise the money 326 00:26:40,487 --> 00:26:42,217 ourselves. We'll go to New Mexico. 327 00:26:42,457 --> 00:26:44,656 Chicago's set. Let me know how it goes. 328 00:26:44,896 --> 00:26:47,694 I've got more corporate stops on the East Coast for you. 329 00:26:47,895 --> 00:26:50,896 Did that investor from Houston ever get back to us? 330 00:26:51,056 --> 00:26:52,975 I'll hit him up on my way to L.A. 331 00:26:53,175 --> 00:26:55,254 Beg for some of that Hollywood money! 332 00:26:55,455 --> 00:26:58,415 They've been making money off aliens for years. 333 00:26:59,015 --> 00:27:01,534 - Begging is good for the soul. - We'll see. 334 00:27:01,894 --> 00:27:03,454 Just do me a favor. 335 00:27:03,813 --> 00:27:06,173 Try not to be too... confrontational. 336 00:27:06,654 --> 00:27:08,853 Confrontational? Me? What do you mean? 337 00:27:09,053 --> 00:27:10,613 I'll see if I left anything. 338 00:27:42,569 --> 00:27:44,382 It's a unique time in our history, 339 00:27:44,383 --> 00:27:46,249 in the history of any civilization. 340 00:27:46,409 --> 00:27:49,088 It's the moment of the acquisition of technology. 341 00:27:49,249 --> 00:27:52,007 That's the moment where contact becomes possible. 342 00:27:52,767 --> 00:27:54,927 The Very Large Array in New Mexico... 343 00:27:55,168 --> 00:27:57,328 ...is the key to our chances for success. 344 00:27:57,528 --> 00:27:59,528 With its 27 linked radio telescopes... 345 00:27:59,767 --> 00:28:01,607 ...we can search more accurately 346 00:28:01,608 --> 00:28:03,167 than at any other facility. 347 00:28:03,327 --> 00:28:05,489 We've gotten approval to buy the 348 00:28:05,490 --> 00:28:07,846 telescope time from the government. 349 00:28:08,686 --> 00:28:10,766 Now all we really need is the money. 350 00:28:11,486 --> 00:28:13,406 A nice presentation, Doctor. 351 00:28:14,085 --> 00:28:16,964 But while our foundation arm has a mandate to support... 352 00:28:17,165 --> 00:28:20,125 ...experimental programs, your proposal... 353 00:28:20,365 --> 00:28:24,205 ...seems less like science, and more like science fiction. 354 00:28:26,605 --> 00:28:27,964 Science fiction. 355 00:28:31,283 --> 00:28:32,603 You're right. 356 00:28:33,363 --> 00:28:34,684 It's crazy. 357 00:28:35,724 --> 00:28:38,203 In fact, it's even worse than that: nuts! 358 00:28:40,203 --> 00:28:41,603 Want to hear something nutty? 359 00:28:41,763 --> 00:28:44,202 Two guys wanted to build a thing called an airplane. 360 00:28:44,402 --> 00:28:47,321 People go in it and fly like birds. Ridiculous, right? 361 00:28:47,562 --> 00:28:49,241 What about breaking the sound barrier... 362 00:28:49,481 --> 00:28:51,029 ...or rockets to the moon, or 363 00:28:51,030 --> 00:28:53,001 atomic energy or a mission to Mars? 364 00:28:53,242 --> 00:28:54,801 Science fiction, right? 365 00:28:56,521 --> 00:28:58,561 All I'm asking is for you to just 366 00:28:58,562 --> 00:29:00,480 have the tiniest bit of vision. 367 00:29:00,839 --> 00:29:04,039 To step back and look at the big picture. 368 00:29:04,400 --> 00:29:06,916 Take a chance on something which could 369 00:29:06,917 --> 00:29:09,240 end up the most impactful moment... 370 00:29:09,480 --> 00:29:11,679 ...for humanity, for the history... 371 00:29:12,279 --> 00:29:13,518 ...of history. 372 00:29:17,158 --> 00:29:18,119 I'm sorry. 373 00:29:19,158 --> 00:29:20,718 I just spent 13 months... 374 00:29:21,317 --> 00:29:24,037 ...coming into rooms and talking to people like you. 375 00:29:24,877 --> 00:29:26,198 You're my last chance. 376 00:29:27,597 --> 00:29:29,116 Sorry I wasted your time. 377 00:29:29,317 --> 00:29:29,876 Doctor. 378 00:29:30,718 --> 00:29:31,757 Yes, sir. 379 00:29:43,596 --> 00:29:44,795 You have your money. 380 00:29:47,715 --> 00:29:48,836 Thank you. 381 00:29:50,835 --> 00:29:51,795 Thank you. 382 00:30:37,829 --> 00:30:40,708 Perfect cast! Come on, fishy! 383 00:30:40,948 --> 00:30:42,388 Frank, look at the size... 384 00:30:42,590 --> 00:30:44,509 ...of that son-of-a-bitch! 385 00:30:56,427 --> 00:30:58,306 Welcome back, Dr. C. 386 00:30:58,547 --> 00:30:59,987 How'd it go? 387 00:31:00,627 --> 00:31:02,147 How was the trip? 388 00:31:02,386 --> 00:31:03,746 I've had better. 389 00:31:04,346 --> 00:31:07,267 Drumlin! Is this a personal vendetta now? 390 00:31:07,506 --> 00:31:11,185 There's been enormous pressure from other scientists as well. 391 00:31:11,385 --> 00:31:14,384 It doesn't matter. Hadden's funding us for 2 more years. 392 00:31:14,586 --> 00:31:16,543 The government doesn't want their 393 00:31:16,544 --> 00:31:18,905 telescopes used by the high priestess... 394 00:31:19,104 --> 00:31:21,024 ...of the desert anymore. 395 00:31:22,303 --> 00:31:23,224 What? 396 00:31:23,384 --> 00:31:26,584 Staring at TV static for hours, listening to washing machines. 397 00:31:26,823 --> 00:31:28,743 These stories get out! 398 00:31:28,943 --> 00:31:30,544 I was seeking patterns in the chaos! 399 00:31:30,704 --> 00:31:32,704 It doesn't matter, we're a joke to them. 400 00:31:32,904 --> 00:31:34,223 They want us out! 401 00:31:35,943 --> 00:31:38,703 We've got 3 months till the paperwork goes through. 402 00:31:42,382 --> 00:31:44,461 I'll start looking for other funding. 403 00:31:44,981 --> 00:31:48,581 Could you face reality? Just this once? We lost. 404 00:31:49,300 --> 00:31:50,541 It's over. 405 00:31:56,940 --> 00:31:58,059 Fine. 406 00:31:58,700 --> 00:32:00,219 I'm not stopping. 407 00:32:00,779 --> 00:32:03,740 If I have to, I'll go it alone. I've done it before. 408 00:32:51,414 --> 00:32:54,974 My guest tonight is author and theologian Palmer Joss. 409 00:32:55,293 --> 00:32:57,613 He's become a spiritual counselor, and 410 00:32:57,614 --> 00:32:59,813 a recent fixture at the White House. 411 00:33:00,093 --> 00:33:02,933 "God's Diplomat," according to The New York Times. 412 00:33:03,132 --> 00:33:05,068 His latest book, "Losing Faith," 413 00:33:05,069 --> 00:33:06,653 is currently number one... 414 00:33:06,853 --> 00:33:09,053 ...on that publication's bestseller list. 415 00:33:09,251 --> 00:33:12,091 Thanks for being here. You've had quite a ride... 416 00:33:12,291 --> 00:33:13,731 ...the last few years. 417 00:33:13,891 --> 00:33:15,531 Yeah, I sure have, Larry. 418 00:33:16,291 --> 00:33:18,410 Fish, I was thinking. 419 00:33:18,811 --> 00:33:22,971 Who would make the best astronomers? Think about it. 420 00:33:23,290 --> 00:33:27,890 Who has the perfect synthesis of career and lifestyle? 421 00:33:29,050 --> 00:33:29,970 I give. 422 00:33:30,169 --> 00:33:31,650 Vampires! 423 00:33:31,970 --> 00:33:34,409 Are you anti-technology and anti-science? 424 00:33:34,649 --> 00:33:36,248 No, not at all. 425 00:33:36,569 --> 00:33:39,248 The question that I'm asking is this: 426 00:33:39,968 --> 00:33:41,368 Are we happier... 427 00:33:42,008 --> 00:33:43,714 ...as a human race? Is the world 428 00:33:43,715 --> 00:33:45,367 fundamentally a better place... 429 00:33:45,567 --> 00:33:47,488 ...because of science and technology? 430 00:33:48,128 --> 00:33:50,488 We shop at home, we surf the Web... 431 00:33:50,647 --> 00:33:53,207 ...but at the same time we feel emptier... 432 00:33:53,526 --> 00:33:55,659 ...and more cut off from each other 433 00:33:55,660 --> 00:33:58,086 than at any other time in human history. 434 00:33:58,326 --> 00:34:00,766 We're becoming a synthesized society... 435 00:34:01,046 --> 00:34:03,126 ...in a hurry to get to the... 436 00:34:17,243 --> 00:34:18,845 We're looking for the meaning. 437 00:34:19,163 --> 00:34:20,403 What is the meaning? 438 00:34:20,564 --> 00:34:23,203 We have mindless jobs, take frantic vacations. 439 00:34:23,603 --> 00:34:26,442 Deficit finance trips to the mall to buy things... 440 00:34:26,684 --> 00:34:30,083 ...that we think will fill these holes in our lives. 441 00:34:30,523 --> 00:34:32,842 Any wonder we've lost our sense of direction? 442 00:35:12,038 --> 00:35:13,637 Holy shit! 443 00:35:31,196 --> 00:35:32,116 Right ascension... 444 00:35:32,316 --> 00:35:36,035 ...18 hours, 36 minutes, 56.2 seconds! 445 00:35:37,115 --> 00:35:38,713 Declination... 446 00:35:38,995 --> 00:35:41,835 ...+ 36 degrees, 46 minutes... 447 00:35:42,195 --> 00:35:44,314 ...56.2 seconds! 448 00:35:46,713 --> 00:35:48,114 Confirm! 449 00:35:48,313 --> 00:35:51,273 Right ascension, 18 hours, 36 minutes... 450 00:35:51,433 --> 00:35:53,513 ...56.2 seconds! 451 00:35:54,153 --> 00:35:56,873 Is anybody awake in there? I'm moving the array! 452 00:35:57,074 --> 00:35:58,953 - Confirm! 453 00:35:59,153 --> 00:36:00,592 Boss has a bogey! 454 00:36:00,792 --> 00:36:02,913 Right ascension, 18 hours... 455 00:36:07,193 --> 00:36:08,350 We're on it! 456 00:36:08,551 --> 00:36:09,471 36 hours... 457 00:36:09,911 --> 00:36:11,791 ...47 minutes and 1 second! 458 00:36:12,232 --> 00:36:13,511 Strong possible... 459 00:36:13,711 --> 00:36:16,111 ...pulse chain on sub-array four! 460 00:36:16,309 --> 00:36:18,709 I'm moving the rest. Confirm coordinates! 461 00:36:19,631 --> 00:36:21,430 Check the status of the array. 462 00:36:21,710 --> 00:36:23,029 She's doing all the dishes. 463 00:36:23,429 --> 00:36:24,270 Systems nominal. 464 00:36:29,909 --> 00:36:30,988 Hello. 465 00:36:32,189 --> 00:36:33,188 Full systems check! 466 00:36:34,028 --> 00:36:36,588 Coordinates confirmed. Willie's checking the system. 467 00:36:36,908 --> 00:36:39,627 Stay on top of the systems diagnostics! 468 00:36:39,908 --> 00:36:41,547 Check reference point offsets. 469 00:36:41,747 --> 00:36:45,587 And I want you off-axis on 27 the second we get there! 470 00:36:45,748 --> 00:36:48,147 And tell Willie to break out the big boy! 471 00:36:49,666 --> 00:36:50,666 Copy that. 472 00:36:52,106 --> 00:36:53,346 Yeah! Go, Ellie! 473 00:36:53,546 --> 00:36:56,585 I hear it on the headphones. We got to be sure about this. 474 00:36:56,906 --> 00:36:58,986 Give me another array status. 475 00:37:00,745 --> 00:37:04,106 Her four are online, the rest are tracking in. 476 00:37:06,504 --> 00:37:08,745 But there's a bad drive on 16. 477 00:37:08,945 --> 00:37:11,265 The four are online, the rest are tracking in. 478 00:37:11,544 --> 00:37:14,224 There's a bad drive on 16. Copy that? 479 00:37:15,624 --> 00:37:17,543 What shall I do about the source queue? 480 00:37:17,743 --> 00:37:19,623 Forget it and hold the queue. 481 00:37:19,943 --> 00:37:21,996 Get ready to set the target frequency 482 00:37:21,997 --> 00:37:23,943 to manual the second we're aligned. 483 00:37:24,143 --> 00:37:25,908 Do you copy? I want you to go 484 00:37:25,909 --> 00:37:28,342 off-axis on 27 the second we're there! 485 00:37:28,581 --> 00:37:31,103 And leave the LO frequency where it is! 486 00:37:31,461 --> 00:37:34,460 Don't let it get away! If you lose it, scan the band! 487 00:37:34,662 --> 00:37:37,181 Run every frequency you can think of. 488 00:37:42,341 --> 00:37:43,580 How you doing? 489 00:37:47,981 --> 00:37:49,061 Talk to me, guys. 490 00:37:49,261 --> 00:37:52,780 Partially polarized moving pulses, amplitude modulated. 491 00:37:52,979 --> 00:37:56,499 We're locked. Systems are fine. What's the frequency? 492 00:37:56,739 --> 00:37:57,658 4.46... 493 00:37:57,900 --> 00:37:59,339 ...23 gigahertz. 494 00:38:01,059 --> 00:38:02,617 Hydrogen times pi. 495 00:38:02,980 --> 00:38:04,059 Told you! 496 00:38:04,339 --> 00:38:05,938 Strong sucker too! 497 00:38:06,977 --> 00:38:08,457 I got it! I'm patched in! 498 00:38:09,138 --> 00:38:10,137 Let me hear. 499 00:38:15,577 --> 00:38:16,937 Listen to that. 500 00:38:19,138 --> 00:38:21,016 Make me a liar, Fish. 501 00:38:21,456 --> 00:38:24,056 It could be AWACS out of Kirkland jamming us. 502 00:38:24,296 --> 00:38:25,415 But I doubt it. 503 00:38:25,655 --> 00:38:27,736 See if F.U.D.D.'s reading it too. 504 00:38:29,734 --> 00:38:31,735 Patch it back and give me the off-axis. 505 00:38:32,335 --> 00:38:33,934 - We recording? - Never stopped. 506 00:38:35,935 --> 00:38:37,175 Thank you, Elmer! 507 00:38:37,375 --> 00:38:39,094 AWACS status is negative. 508 00:38:39,295 --> 00:38:40,255 White Sands? 509 00:38:40,453 --> 00:38:42,013 On this frequency? No. 510 00:38:42,453 --> 00:38:43,734 I'll punch up the darks. 511 00:38:46,813 --> 00:38:47,933 How's spying tonight? 512 00:38:48,973 --> 00:38:50,253 Come on! 513 00:38:52,533 --> 00:38:54,813 NORAD's not tracking any snoops in this vector. 514 00:38:55,252 --> 00:38:56,572 Shuttle's in sleep mode. 515 00:38:56,892 --> 00:38:58,973 Okay, point source confirmed. 516 00:38:59,253 --> 00:39:00,772 Whatever it is, it ain't local. 517 00:39:01,011 --> 00:39:01,771 Position? 518 00:39:01,972 --> 00:39:04,331 I checked interferometry. Somewhere in Lyra. 519 00:39:04,531 --> 00:39:06,130 - Vega? - Can't be! 520 00:39:06,332 --> 00:39:08,252 It's only 26 light years away. 521 00:39:08,531 --> 00:39:10,371 - Peak intensity? - Coming up! 522 00:39:11,570 --> 00:39:12,250 Vega. 523 00:39:12,970 --> 00:39:14,849 Vega. I scanned it a bunch of times 524 00:39:14,850 --> 00:39:16,730 at Arecibo. It was always negative. 525 00:39:16,930 --> 00:39:17,890 Got it! 526 00:39:18,010 --> 00:39:19,770 Reading over 100 janskys. 527 00:39:20,488 --> 00:39:22,888 Jesus! I can pick it up on my... 528 00:39:25,688 --> 00:39:26,648 No! 529 00:39:58,565 --> 00:39:59,525 Come on! 530 00:40:01,684 --> 00:40:02,844 It's restarting. 531 00:40:04,205 --> 00:40:05,844 Wait a minute. Those are numbers. 532 00:40:06,045 --> 00:40:07,724 That was 3, before it was 2. 533 00:40:09,163 --> 00:40:11,563 Base 10 numbers. Count and see how far we get. 534 00:40:12,644 --> 00:40:13,245 One. 535 00:40:19,642 --> 00:40:20,603 Seven. 536 00:40:23,283 --> 00:40:24,762 Those are primes. 537 00:40:24,962 --> 00:40:28,042 2, 3, 5, 7 are all prime numbers. 538 00:40:28,482 --> 00:40:30,281 No way that's a natural phenomenon! 539 00:40:30,482 --> 00:40:33,201 Let's just calm down and pull up the star file on Vega. 540 00:40:34,640 --> 00:40:37,801 It doesn't make any sense. The system is too young. 541 00:40:38,001 --> 00:40:39,561 It can't have a planetary system... 542 00:40:39,760 --> 00:40:42,880 ...let alone life or a technological civilization. 543 00:40:43,161 --> 00:40:45,481 Maybe they're not from there, they're visiting. 544 00:40:45,679 --> 00:40:48,879 Spacecraft? This system's full of debris. It'd get clobbered. 545 00:40:49,279 --> 00:40:53,159 Not if they used their laser blasters and photon torpedoes. 546 00:40:53,479 --> 00:40:56,239 - That's not funny. - How else can we explain it! 547 00:40:56,718 --> 00:40:59,559 He's right. If we go public with this and we're wrong... 548 00:40:59,758 --> 00:41:01,958 ...it's over. We're cooked. 549 00:41:04,677 --> 00:41:05,957 I wish Kent was here. 550 00:41:06,157 --> 00:41:09,478 Whatever it is, let's do something. Vega will set. 551 00:41:12,716 --> 00:41:16,877 Position confirmed. We've got 4.4623 gigahertz, confirmed. 552 00:41:17,076 --> 00:41:19,756 We've got 112 janskys. 553 00:41:20,075 --> 00:41:22,195 Do you have a source location yet? 554 00:41:24,635 --> 00:41:26,916 We put it right smack in the middle. 555 00:41:27,596 --> 00:41:28,794 Vega. 556 00:41:30,913 --> 00:41:33,674 Thanks. Keep tracking and we'll get back to you. 557 00:41:33,954 --> 00:41:35,074 Right-o. 558 00:41:46,032 --> 00:41:47,672 101. The pulse sequenced... 559 00:41:47,873 --> 00:41:51,072 ...through every prime number between 2 and 101. 560 00:41:52,951 --> 00:41:54,592 Who do we call now? 561 00:41:57,671 --> 00:41:58,631 Everybody. 562 00:42:06,071 --> 00:42:09,470 The rumors are flying, the implications extraordinary. 563 00:42:09,630 --> 00:42:11,471 Detection of an unidentified... 564 00:42:11,630 --> 00:42:13,561 ...radio source from space can 565 00:42:13,562 --> 00:42:15,749 neither be confirmed nor denied. 566 00:42:15,989 --> 00:42:17,789 But the military arriving... 567 00:42:17,989 --> 00:42:21,430 Sources close to the VLA report they have been contacted... 568 00:42:21,630 --> 00:42:23,550 ...by some form of intelligent being... 569 00:42:23,708 --> 00:42:25,961 ...living outside our solar system. 570 00:42:25,962 --> 00:42:28,029 Again, there is no confirmation. 571 00:42:31,107 --> 00:42:33,108 I want all of these people out of here. 572 00:42:33,907 --> 00:42:35,146 Where's the girl? 573 00:42:39,588 --> 00:42:40,865 22 stations worldwide... 574 00:42:41,107 --> 00:42:42,426 ...now confirm the signal. 575 00:42:42,587 --> 00:42:44,187 Vega's now below our horizon. 576 00:42:44,347 --> 00:42:46,666 You're hearing the signal from the Russian... 577 00:42:46,866 --> 00:42:48,386 Get decryption people here. 578 00:42:48,626 --> 00:42:50,585 Lunacharsky's visiting at Cal Tech. 579 00:42:50,785 --> 00:42:52,066 Explain this to me. 580 00:42:52,306 --> 00:42:54,088 If the source of the signal is so 581 00:42:54,089 --> 00:42:56,185 sophisticated... why the remedial math? 582 00:42:56,385 --> 00:42:57,665 Why not just speak English? 583 00:42:57,904 --> 00:43:01,184 Maybe because 70% of the planet speaks other languages. 584 00:43:01,304 --> 00:43:04,063 Mathematics is the only truly universal language. 585 00:43:04,705 --> 00:43:07,103 It's no coincidence that they're using primes. 586 00:43:07,344 --> 00:43:08,224 I don't get it. 587 00:43:08,544 --> 00:43:09,704 Prime numbers. 588 00:43:09,863 --> 00:43:13,263 Integers only divisible by themselves and 1. 589 00:43:16,063 --> 00:43:18,782 We think this may be a beacon, an announcement... 590 00:43:19,062 --> 00:43:20,742 ...to get our attention. 591 00:43:20,941 --> 00:43:24,502 If it's attention you want, you got that. One thing: Vega. 592 00:43:24,703 --> 00:43:28,020 People have looked at Vega for years, with no results. 593 00:43:28,221 --> 00:43:31,060 Yesterday they start broadcasting primes. Why? 594 00:43:31,262 --> 00:43:32,581 It's hardly yesterday. 595 00:43:32,781 --> 00:43:35,220 The signal's been transmitting for 26 years. 596 00:43:36,540 --> 00:43:37,899 Excuse me, who are you? 597 00:43:38,140 --> 00:43:40,501 Michael Kitz, National Security Advisor. 598 00:43:40,660 --> 00:43:41,939 Your reputation... 599 00:43:42,140 --> 00:43:45,379 First, ask the gentlemen with the guns to wait outside. 600 00:43:46,059 --> 00:43:48,059 This is a civilian facility. 601 00:43:54,298 --> 00:43:55,699 With all due respect... 602 00:43:55,858 --> 00:43:56,698 Excuse me. 603 00:43:58,137 --> 00:44:00,297 Hi! I'm so glad you're back! 604 00:44:00,857 --> 00:44:01,977 Come hear this. 605 00:44:02,698 --> 00:44:03,937 Is this great? 606 00:44:04,137 --> 00:44:06,418 - Who are all these people? - I have no idea. 607 00:44:06,617 --> 00:44:09,616 Sit down. We need help with the spectrum analysis. 608 00:44:09,776 --> 00:44:11,377 - I'll get on it. - Headsets. 609 00:44:11,577 --> 00:44:13,617 I'll just come right to the point. 610 00:44:13,896 --> 00:44:15,815 Announcing this all over the world may 611 00:44:15,816 --> 00:44:17,735 well be a breach of national security. 612 00:44:17,895 --> 00:44:19,536 It's not a person-to-person call. 613 00:44:19,736 --> 00:44:21,690 You think a civilization sending this 614 00:44:21,691 --> 00:44:23,696 message intends it just for Americans? 615 00:44:23,854 --> 00:44:25,654 You might have consulted us. 616 00:44:25,974 --> 00:44:27,923 - The contents could be very sensitive. 617 00:44:27,924 --> 00:44:29,775 - You want to classify prime numbers? 618 00:44:30,415 --> 00:44:32,038 Due to earth's rotation, we're in 619 00:44:32,039 --> 00:44:33,613 line with Vega only hours a day. 620 00:44:33,814 --> 00:44:35,835 The only way to monitor the signal 621 00:44:35,836 --> 00:44:37,972 is to cooperate with other stations. 622 00:44:38,213 --> 00:44:39,898 If Dr. Arroway hadn't acted 623 00:44:39,899 --> 00:44:42,333 quickly, we'd have lost key elements. 624 00:44:42,532 --> 00:44:44,012 Fine, they've got the primes. 625 00:44:44,213 --> 00:44:46,891 But if a more significant transmission is to come... 626 00:44:47,092 --> 00:44:48,971 We need help to receive and decode. 627 00:44:49,172 --> 00:44:51,732 You understand that my job is to protect... 628 00:44:52,931 --> 00:44:54,772 - Listen. - I hear it. 629 00:44:55,092 --> 00:44:56,011 Hear what? 630 00:44:56,210 --> 00:44:57,130 Harmonic. 631 00:44:57,331 --> 00:45:01,010 Bingo! I had Willie ask Rattan to retune to 8.9247 gigahertz. 632 00:45:01,170 --> 00:45:02,731 There's a lot more here. 633 00:45:02,929 --> 00:45:05,450 - Get on the negative sideband. - I'm already on it. 634 00:45:05,650 --> 00:45:06,730 What is it? 635 00:45:06,929 --> 00:45:08,330 Another signal! 636 00:45:08,530 --> 00:45:11,250 A second signal at double the frequency. Looks like... 637 00:45:12,049 --> 00:45:13,369 Get a TV monitor! 638 00:45:14,048 --> 00:45:15,849 Patch it into the image processor. 639 00:45:16,049 --> 00:45:17,289 Want the new data? 640 00:45:17,488 --> 00:45:19,209 Yeah, the new one we just recorded. 641 00:45:19,408 --> 00:45:21,289 David, explain this to me, please. 642 00:45:21,488 --> 00:45:24,169 There's another signal. Looks like a TV transmission. 643 00:45:24,368 --> 00:45:25,287 We're hot. 644 00:45:25,488 --> 00:45:28,127 Go get the blinds. There is a lot of glare. 645 00:45:29,166 --> 00:45:30,526 You're patched in. 646 00:45:30,767 --> 00:45:34,047 It's definitely an image. Let's try and stabilize it. 647 00:45:38,605 --> 00:45:40,246 What do you make of that? 648 00:45:40,447 --> 00:45:43,326 It's two different interlaced frames. I'm framing one. 649 00:45:46,525 --> 00:45:49,165 - It's just noise. - Trying frame two. 650 00:45:50,326 --> 00:45:53,525 I've got an offset carrier. I think it's audio. 651 00:45:53,724 --> 00:45:54,923 Plug it in! 652 00:45:59,043 --> 00:46:00,283 Center that segment. 653 00:46:00,483 --> 00:46:01,564 Centering. 654 00:46:05,644 --> 00:46:06,883 Can you clean it up? 655 00:46:07,083 --> 00:46:08,482 I'm working on it. 656 00:46:20,923 --> 00:46:22,281 What the hell...? 657 00:46:23,001 --> 00:46:24,201 Try zooming out. 658 00:46:28,040 --> 00:46:28,961 Freeze! 659 00:46:29,161 --> 00:46:30,401 Reverse values. 660 00:46:31,960 --> 00:46:33,640 Try zooming out again. 661 00:46:37,479 --> 00:46:39,559 Rotate 90 degrees counterclock... 662 00:46:41,078 --> 00:46:42,558 My God! 663 00:46:48,997 --> 00:46:50,398 What's going on? 664 00:46:50,918 --> 00:46:53,238 You're not going to believe this. 665 00:47:06,156 --> 00:47:07,797 Does anybody speak German? 666 00:47:09,156 --> 00:47:11,475 "I declare the Games in Berlin... 667 00:47:12,515 --> 00:47:14,155 ...at the celebration... 668 00:47:14,355 --> 00:47:17,115 ...of the first Olympics of the New Era... 669 00:47:17,355 --> 00:47:18,595 ...as opened. " 670 00:47:28,914 --> 00:47:30,273 Get me the White House. 671 00:47:31,072 --> 00:47:33,393 20 million people died defeating the bastard... 672 00:47:33,593 --> 00:47:36,272 ...and he's our first ambassador to outer space? 673 00:47:36,472 --> 00:47:38,076 The broadcast of the '36 Olympics 674 00:47:38,077 --> 00:47:39,633 was the first TV transmission... 675 00:47:39,873 --> 00:47:41,272 ...that went into space. 676 00:47:41,512 --> 00:47:44,672 Sending it back is a way of saying, "Hello, we heard you. " 677 00:47:44,912 --> 00:47:47,110 Or, "Sieg Heil, you're our kind of people. " 678 00:47:47,351 --> 00:47:49,712 Hitler's politics have nothing to do with this. 679 00:47:49,912 --> 00:47:53,391 It's unlikely they understood it. People must understand... 680 00:47:53,591 --> 00:47:55,871 The people are in very good hands, Doctor. 681 00:47:56,031 --> 00:47:57,751 We'll take it from here. 682 00:47:58,750 --> 00:48:00,631 Smile, folks. We're on. 683 00:48:00,911 --> 00:48:03,109 A message of unknown origin from deep space... 684 00:48:03,349 --> 00:48:04,785 ...was received by American 685 00:48:04,786 --> 00:48:06,750 scientists. Now to the White House. 686 00:48:07,269 --> 00:48:10,349 We're told the President will have only a few remarks... 687 00:48:10,588 --> 00:48:11,990 ...about today's extraordinary events... 688 00:48:12,228 --> 00:48:15,428 ...and that he won't be taking any questions from the press. 689 00:48:20,228 --> 00:48:21,468 Good afternoon. 690 00:48:24,227 --> 00:48:26,267 I'm glad to be joined by my... 691 00:48:26,466 --> 00:48:28,307 ...Science and Technology Advisor. 692 00:48:29,988 --> 00:48:32,707 This is the product of years of exploration... 693 00:48:32,906 --> 00:48:36,066 ...by some of the world's most distinguished scientists. 694 00:48:36,266 --> 00:48:37,787 Like all discoveries... 695 00:48:38,026 --> 00:48:40,225 ...this one will continue to be reviewed... 696 00:48:40,425 --> 00:48:41,425 ...examined... 697 00:48:41,666 --> 00:48:43,065 ...and scrutinized. 698 00:48:43,264 --> 00:48:46,145 It must be confirmed by other scientists. 699 00:48:46,465 --> 00:48:47,545 But clearly... 700 00:48:48,065 --> 00:48:51,384 ...the fact that this is being explored is a vindication... 701 00:48:52,224 --> 00:48:54,065 Fish, what is the story over here? I 702 00:48:54,066 --> 00:48:55,904 thought Ellie was supposed to be on. 703 00:48:56,065 --> 00:48:57,463 I don't know. 704 00:48:58,102 --> 00:48:59,422 Guys? 705 00:49:01,663 --> 00:49:04,263 Those interlaced frames we thought were noise? 706 00:49:05,222 --> 00:49:07,743 This has structure. I'm hearing structure. 707 00:49:09,063 --> 00:49:11,221 If this discovery is confirmed... 708 00:49:11,422 --> 00:49:12,885 ...it will be one of the most 709 00:49:12,886 --> 00:49:14,902 stunning insights into our universe... 710 00:49:15,102 --> 00:49:17,061 ...that science has ever uncovered. 711 00:49:17,582 --> 00:49:19,781 Its implications are as far-reaching... 712 00:49:20,062 --> 00:49:22,500 ...and awe-inspiring as can be imagined. 713 00:49:22,740 --> 00:49:26,021 Even as it promises answers to some of our oldest questions... 714 00:49:26,260 --> 00:49:27,780 ...it poses still others... 715 00:49:27,940 --> 00:49:29,539 ...even more fundamental. 716 00:49:29,740 --> 00:49:31,579 We will continue to listen closely... 717 00:49:31,740 --> 00:49:33,220 ...to what it has to say... 718 00:49:33,419 --> 00:49:35,420 ...as we continue the search for answers... 719 00:49:35,619 --> 00:49:36,859 ...and for knowledge... 720 00:49:37,060 --> 00:49:39,258 ...that is as old as humanity itself... 721 00:49:39,458 --> 00:49:42,258 ...but essential to our people's future. 722 00:49:42,659 --> 00:49:43,339 Thank you. 723 00:49:43,578 --> 00:49:46,338 Is there a renewed assessment of security threat? 724 00:49:46,577 --> 00:49:49,457 I'll answer your questions after a few corrections. 725 00:49:49,658 --> 00:49:51,338 The message was received Friday... 726 00:49:51,497 --> 00:49:53,497 ...at 6:31 a. m. Mountain Standard Time. 727 00:49:53,737 --> 00:49:55,216 It was largely mathematical... 728 00:49:55,416 --> 00:49:58,018 ...and in spite of reports to the contrary... 729 00:49:58,296 --> 00:50:00,736 ...appears to be completely benign in nature. 730 00:50:00,897 --> 00:50:04,656 Let me say that again. The message is completely benign. 731 00:50:04,856 --> 00:50:07,936 The President has contacted the world's heads of state... 732 00:50:08,136 --> 00:50:10,775 ...and every security measure is being taken. 733 00:50:11,015 --> 00:50:13,936 To better explain the events of the last 48 hours... 734 00:50:14,135 --> 00:50:16,280 ...is the leader of the scientific team 735 00:50:16,281 --> 00:50:18,374 that made this remarkable discovery... 736 00:50:18,614 --> 00:50:20,336 ...Dr. David Drumlin, special 737 00:50:20,336 --> 00:50:22,413 Science Advisor to the President. 738 00:50:30,134 --> 00:50:31,493 Thank you, Rachel. 739 00:50:31,733 --> 00:50:32,813 Hello. 740 00:50:34,652 --> 00:50:37,052 In 1936 a very faint television signal... 741 00:50:37,253 --> 00:50:39,384 ...transmitted the opening ceremonies 742 00:50:39,385 --> 00:50:41,291 of the Olympic Games as a show... 743 00:50:41,532 --> 00:50:43,892 ...of German superior technology. 744 00:50:44,892 --> 00:50:46,604 That signal left Earth at the 745 00:50:46,605 --> 00:50:48,851 speed of light and 26 years later... 746 00:50:49,091 --> 00:50:52,571 ...arrived in the vicinity of the star we call Vega. 747 00:50:53,731 --> 00:50:57,409 That signal has been sent back to us hugely amplified... 748 00:50:57,729 --> 00:51:00,570 ...an unmistakable sign of intelligence. 749 00:51:00,770 --> 00:51:01,729 Kent, go ahead. 750 00:51:01,971 --> 00:51:04,136 The Adolf transmission used 25 frames 751 00:51:04,137 --> 00:51:06,128 per second but we're receiving 50. 752 00:51:06,329 --> 00:51:10,050 So we put the other 25 through search algorithms. 753 00:51:10,169 --> 00:51:12,727 We found a series of markers on the top of each frame. 754 00:51:12,929 --> 00:51:14,607 - Are you ready? - Yeah, go ahead! 755 00:51:14,807 --> 00:51:15,889 Send it, Willie. 756 00:51:16,128 --> 00:51:17,568 Here it comes. 757 00:51:20,727 --> 00:51:22,006 It's digital... 758 00:51:22,207 --> 00:51:24,048 ...massive amounts of data which 759 00:51:24,049 --> 00:51:26,167 extend right to the higher harmonics. 760 00:51:26,847 --> 00:51:28,168 Jackpot! 761 00:51:29,405 --> 00:51:31,285 All right, as you'll see... 762 00:51:31,485 --> 00:51:34,726 ...interlaced with the frames of the original Hitler image... 763 00:51:34,966 --> 00:51:37,685 ...we found these sections. 764 00:51:37,885 --> 00:51:41,165 We thought they were noise, but they're actually data... 765 00:51:41,325 --> 00:51:42,604 ...huge amounts of it. 766 00:51:42,805 --> 00:51:44,738 When we combine this with the 767 00:51:44,739 --> 00:51:47,003 data from the original signal... 768 00:51:47,164 --> 00:51:50,324 ...we get these encrypted pages of text. 769 00:51:50,524 --> 00:51:54,523 No two are alike and we've uncovered over 10,000 already. 770 00:51:54,683 --> 00:51:56,764 What does it mean, Doctor? 771 00:51:57,163 --> 00:51:59,882 We have no idea. It could be anything. 772 00:52:00,042 --> 00:52:02,122 Volume 1 of an Encyclopedia Galactica. 773 00:52:02,321 --> 00:52:04,842 Instructions for us on their colonization procedures. 774 00:52:05,043 --> 00:52:07,282 Moses with a few billion new commandments. 775 00:52:07,441 --> 00:52:09,521 How long will it take to decode it? 776 00:52:09,722 --> 00:52:12,921 It could take forever. We really need a primer... 777 00:52:13,041 --> 00:52:16,040 We need to get the best decryption people we have. 778 00:52:16,721 --> 00:52:20,641 I intend to use the VLA as my command post. 779 00:52:20,761 --> 00:52:24,201 In the meantime, my office has made out a preliminary budget. 780 00:52:24,360 --> 00:52:25,638 Wait a minute. 781 00:52:25,840 --> 00:52:28,040 This is a privately-funded operation. 782 00:52:28,241 --> 00:52:30,438 We lease dish time from the government... 783 00:52:30,639 --> 00:52:33,160 This is a clear-cut case of eminent domain. 784 00:52:33,358 --> 00:52:35,025 I'm recommending to the President 785 00:52:35,026 --> 00:52:36,398 we militarize this project. 786 00:52:36,558 --> 00:52:38,999 What?! This is my project! 787 00:52:39,159 --> 00:52:42,357 Nobody knows more about this than I do. David, tell them... 788 00:52:42,517 --> 00:52:45,438 Excuse me! Could we calm down here? 789 00:52:45,677 --> 00:52:48,077 I'm going to recommend that Dr. Drumlin 790 00:52:48,078 --> 00:52:50,117 coordinate the decryption effort. 791 00:52:50,317 --> 00:52:51,722 But in light of Dr. Arroway's 792 00:52:51,723 --> 00:52:53,517 long experience in these matters... 793 00:52:53,717 --> 00:52:57,717 ...for the time being, she will direct operations at the VLA... 794 00:52:57,876 --> 00:53:00,232 ...understanding that future discoveries 795 00:53:00,233 --> 00:53:02,357 will be kept in strict confidence... 796 00:53:02,516 --> 00:53:04,675 ...until such time as the President... 797 00:53:04,915 --> 00:53:08,594 ...can decide the most suitable course of action. Understood? 798 00:53:08,755 --> 00:53:09,715 Yes. 799 00:53:09,954 --> 00:53:12,115 This is CNN Breaking News. 800 00:53:12,674 --> 00:53:15,513 The President called the message from Vega... 801 00:53:15,713 --> 00:53:17,753 ..."a stunning insight into our universe... " 802 00:53:17,954 --> 00:53:20,314 Attendance at religious services has 803 00:53:20,315 --> 00:53:22,673 risen a dramatic 39% in recent days. 804 00:53:22,832 --> 00:53:26,513 ...as police clashed with neo-Nazi protesters. 805 00:53:26,752 --> 00:53:28,792 So, there's life on other planets. 806 00:53:28,993 --> 00:53:32,431 Boy, this will really change the Miss Universe contest. 807 00:53:33,073 --> 00:53:34,830 Health officials worldwide are 808 00:53:34,831 --> 00:53:37,231 concerned that the message from Vega... 809 00:53:37,392 --> 00:53:39,912 ...might trigger a rash of mass suicides... 810 00:53:40,112 --> 00:53:42,630 ...not unlike recent cult deaths near San Diego... 811 00:53:42,832 --> 00:53:44,710 Even a scientist must admit... 812 00:53:44,910 --> 00:53:47,030 ...there are some pretty serious 813 00:53:47,031 --> 00:53:49,151 religious overtones to all this. 814 00:53:49,392 --> 00:53:51,509 Here's someone whose organization... 815 00:53:51,710 --> 00:53:54,070 ...is accused of conducting its own inquisition: 816 00:53:54,269 --> 00:53:56,950 Richard Rank, head of the Conservative Coalition. 817 00:53:57,149 --> 00:53:58,150 Thank you. 818 00:53:58,349 --> 00:54:00,515 This is yet another example of science 819 00:54:00,516 --> 00:54:02,348 intruding into matters of faith. 820 00:54:03,389 --> 00:54:06,587 This means they have been reacting to TV signals... 821 00:54:06,748 --> 00:54:09,507 ...from the 1930's. They're just getting them. 822 00:54:09,707 --> 00:54:11,197 Imagine how disappointed 823 00:54:11,198 --> 00:54:13,307 they'll be if they're Cubs fans. 824 00:54:13,548 --> 00:54:16,466 We now go to Jeremy Roth, who is reporting... 825 00:54:16,667 --> 00:54:19,988 ...from the Very Large Array near Socorro, New Mexico. 826 00:54:20,187 --> 00:54:21,627 Like a bolt from the blue it came. 827 00:54:21,866 --> 00:54:23,746 "The Message from Vega" has caused... 828 00:54:23,946 --> 00:54:26,266 ...thousands of believers and non-believers... 829 00:54:26,426 --> 00:54:28,279 ...to descend upon the VLA facility 830 00:54:28,280 --> 00:54:30,026 here in the desert of New Mexico. 831 00:54:30,186 --> 00:54:32,705 Many have come to protest, many to pray... 832 00:54:32,905 --> 00:54:35,058 ...but most have come to participate 833 00:54:35,059 --> 00:54:37,385 in what's become the best show in town. 834 00:54:42,783 --> 00:54:45,184 Well, I saw the thing coming out of the sky 835 00:54:45,504 --> 00:54:48,503 It had one long horn and one big eye 836 00:54:48,783 --> 00:54:51,303 I commenced to shaking and said Oo-ee 837 00:54:51,742 --> 00:54:54,582 Looks like a Purple People Eater to me 838 00:55:43,616 --> 00:55:45,096 Hail to Vega Hail to Vega 839 00:55:50,816 --> 00:55:52,537 But they have failed! 840 00:55:53,015 --> 00:55:55,695 It's the same people who, again and again... 841 00:55:55,894 --> 00:55:57,936 ...have brought us to the brink of destruction! 842 00:55:58,176 --> 00:56:01,694 Who've polluted our air, who've poisoned our water! 843 00:56:03,135 --> 00:56:05,135 Now these scientists... 844 00:56:06,015 --> 00:56:07,895 ...have had their chance. 845 00:56:08,094 --> 00:56:11,054 Are these the kind of people... 846 00:56:11,414 --> 00:56:15,094 ...that you want talking to your God for you? 847 00:56:18,853 --> 00:56:20,732 Efforts continue around the clock. 848 00:56:20,893 --> 00:56:22,728 But for now, almost 2 full weeks 849 00:56:22,729 --> 00:56:24,453 after the message's arrival... 850 00:56:24,573 --> 00:56:27,731 ...scientists here at the VLA still have no answers... 851 00:56:27,931 --> 00:56:29,613 ...only more questions. 852 00:56:29,812 --> 00:56:33,011 Jeremy Roth, CNN, Socorro, New Mexico. 853 00:56:33,331 --> 00:56:36,572 More on the quest for the message's meaning, after this. 854 00:56:39,291 --> 00:56:41,010 They have to line up somehow. 855 00:56:41,251 --> 00:56:43,090 This one doesn't fit, either. 856 00:56:43,290 --> 00:56:45,850 We've tried over a million permutations. 857 00:56:46,050 --> 00:56:49,210 Always, I can only get three corners to fit. 858 00:56:50,170 --> 00:56:52,251 I don't understand their significance. 859 00:57:33,925 --> 00:57:35,004 Somebody broke in... 860 00:57:41,205 --> 00:57:42,203 Hello? 861 00:57:43,124 --> 00:57:46,203 Whoever you are, you broke into the database... 862 00:57:49,043 --> 00:57:50,323 What? Now? 863 00:57:53,042 --> 00:57:54,202 Where? 864 00:58:05,602 --> 00:58:07,521 I'll be there. 865 00:58:34,597 --> 00:58:35,956 You should feel fortunate. 866 00:58:36,598 --> 00:58:38,037 He hardly lands for anyone. 867 00:59:08,474 --> 00:59:10,194 Dr. Arroway. 868 00:59:13,952 --> 00:59:15,233 I presume? 869 00:59:16,434 --> 00:59:17,593 Mr. Hadden. 870 00:59:18,792 --> 00:59:21,911 I've had my eye on you a long time, Doctor. 871 00:59:22,672 --> 00:59:26,072 I consider you one of my most valuable long-term investments. 872 00:59:27,831 --> 00:59:30,151 And when it comes to my investments... 873 00:59:31,830 --> 00:59:34,390 ...I always do my homework. 874 00:59:38,870 --> 00:59:40,591 Eleanor Ann Arroway... 875 00:59:40,751 --> 00:59:43,189 ...born 25th August, 1964... 876 00:59:43,391 --> 00:59:44,910 ...De Pere, Wisconsin. 877 00:59:45,109 --> 00:59:46,820 Mother, Joanna, died from 878 00:59:46,821 --> 00:59:49,150 complications during childbirth. 879 00:59:49,830 --> 00:59:52,429 Early testing indicated high predisposition... 880 00:59:52,628 --> 00:59:55,507 ...towards science and mathematics. 881 00:59:56,187 --> 00:59:57,308 Father, Theodore... 882 00:59:57,509 --> 00:59:59,296 ...advised to provide enrichment 883 00:59:59,297 --> 01:00:00,867 activities in these areas... 884 01:00:01,068 --> 01:00:03,707 ...did so conscientiously until his death... 885 01:00:03,907 --> 01:00:07,587 ...from myocardial infarction, November 10, 1974. 886 01:00:08,867 --> 01:00:12,146 You graduated from high school in 1979... 887 01:00:12,387 --> 01:00:14,267 ...almost two full years early. 888 01:00:15,587 --> 01:00:17,506 Awarded full scholarship, M.I.T... 889 01:00:17,666 --> 01:00:19,786 ...graduated magna cum laude. 890 01:00:20,707 --> 01:00:22,346 Doctoral work, Cal Tech... 891 01:00:22,546 --> 01:00:25,506 ...where you worked on the lanthanide-doped ruby maser... 892 01:00:25,705 --> 01:00:27,655 ...dramatically increasing the 893 01:00:27,656 --> 01:00:29,865 sensitivity of radio telescopes. 894 01:00:30,305 --> 01:00:31,919 Subsequently offered a teaching 895 01:00:31,920 --> 01:00:33,744 position at Harvard University... 896 01:00:33,943 --> 01:00:36,903 ...which you turned down to pursue SETI work... 897 01:00:37,104 --> 01:00:40,383 ...at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. 898 01:00:42,703 --> 01:00:45,104 Changes in N.S.F. policy... 899 01:00:45,463 --> 01:00:48,702 ...gave rise to certain funding problems... 900 01:00:49,743 --> 01:00:51,181 ...at which point... 901 01:00:51,662 --> 01:00:53,542 ...you came to my attention. 902 01:00:54,823 --> 01:00:57,061 You compromised our security codes. 903 01:00:59,341 --> 01:01:01,100 Once upon a time... 904 01:01:03,020 --> 01:01:05,020 ...I was a hell of an engineer. 905 01:01:05,340 --> 01:01:07,260 Please, sit, Doctor. 906 01:01:07,820 --> 01:01:09,676 I have guests so rarely, it's 907 01:01:09,677 --> 01:01:12,299 important they feel welcome in my home. 908 01:01:13,299 --> 01:01:14,579 You live here? 909 01:01:16,138 --> 01:01:19,339 I find it convenient to keep my interests... 910 01:01:20,619 --> 01:01:21,579 ...mobile. 911 01:01:24,137 --> 01:01:28,138 Anyway, I've had my fill of life on the ground. 912 01:01:29,818 --> 01:01:31,257 I guess I should... 913 01:01:31,897 --> 01:01:33,437 I guess I should thank you for 914 01:01:33,438 --> 01:01:35,337 having bailed me out all that time. 915 01:01:40,457 --> 01:01:42,496 I know a good bet when I see one. 916 01:01:44,776 --> 01:01:47,495 Earl Grey. No sugar, no milk, I believe. 917 01:01:50,696 --> 01:01:52,455 What am I doing here? 918 01:02:02,414 --> 01:02:05,374 The powers that be have been very busy lately... 919 01:02:06,174 --> 01:02:08,012 ...positioning themselves... 920 01:02:08,173 --> 01:02:10,852 ...for the game of the millennium. 921 01:02:17,372 --> 01:02:19,893 Maybe I can help deal you back in. 922 01:02:21,171 --> 01:02:23,412 I didn't realize that I was out. 923 01:02:23,972 --> 01:02:25,772 No. Maybe not out... 924 01:02:26,851 --> 01:02:29,090 ...but certainly being handed your hat. 925 01:02:34,290 --> 01:02:37,810 I've had a long time to make enemies, Doctor. 926 01:02:41,209 --> 01:02:42,769 There are many governments... 927 01:02:42,969 --> 01:02:44,488 ...business interests... 928 01:02:45,049 --> 01:02:47,050 ...even religious leaders that would 929 01:02:47,051 --> 01:02:48,889 like to see me depart this earth. 930 01:02:50,329 --> 01:02:52,729 And I'll grant them their wish soon enough. 931 01:02:53,248 --> 01:02:56,728 But before I do, I wish to make a small contribution. 932 01:02:57,527 --> 01:02:59,543 A final gesture of goodwill to the 933 01:02:59,544 --> 01:03:01,848 people of this planet who have given... 934 01:03:04,606 --> 01:03:07,166 ...from whom I have taken so much. 935 01:03:10,446 --> 01:03:11,886 You found the primer. 936 01:03:14,165 --> 01:03:15,285 Clever girl! 937 01:03:16,404 --> 01:03:17,125 Lights. 938 01:03:25,365 --> 01:03:28,004 Pages and pages of data. 939 01:03:28,604 --> 01:03:31,523 Over 63,000 in all. 940 01:03:31,723 --> 01:03:33,804 And on the perimeter of each... 941 01:03:34,004 --> 01:03:37,442 Alignment symbols, registration marks, but they don't line up. 942 01:03:37,963 --> 01:03:39,081 They do... 943 01:03:39,362 --> 01:03:40,963 ...if you think like a Vegan. 944 01:03:41,883 --> 01:03:44,722 An alien intelligence has got be more advanced... 945 01:03:44,882 --> 01:03:46,571 ...and that means efficiency 946 01:03:46,572 --> 01:03:48,683 functioning on multiple levels... 947 01:03:48,962 --> 01:03:50,721 ...and in multiple... 948 01:03:50,922 --> 01:03:52,641 ...dimensions. 949 01:03:56,440 --> 01:03:58,361 Yes, of course! 950 01:03:58,921 --> 01:03:59,961 Where's the primer? 951 01:04:00,440 --> 01:04:01,680 You'll see. 952 01:04:02,239 --> 01:04:06,520 Every three-dimensional page contains a piece of the primer. 953 01:04:08,600 --> 01:04:11,959 There it was all the time, staring you in the face. 954 01:04:13,000 --> 01:04:14,632 Buried within the message 955 01:04:14,633 --> 01:04:16,918 itself is the key to decoding it. 956 01:04:17,198 --> 01:04:18,895 Within the layering of the matrix, 957 01:04:18,896 --> 01:04:20,397 we have these basic equations: 958 01:04:22,118 --> 01:04:24,252 So with this very elementary foundation, 959 01:04:24,253 --> 01:04:25,918 they have given us a kind of... 960 01:04:26,117 --> 01:04:28,476 ...general scientific vocabulary. 961 01:04:28,678 --> 01:04:30,838 We now have the symbols for true and false... 962 01:04:31,037 --> 01:04:32,317 This was the key... 963 01:04:32,516 --> 01:04:34,837 ...that allowed us to decipher their language... 964 01:04:35,076 --> 01:04:38,556 ...for physics, geometry, chemistry. Next frame, Ellie. 965 01:04:39,917 --> 01:04:43,555 Yes, and when we apply this to the rest of the message... 966 01:04:44,435 --> 01:04:45,396 ...we find this. 967 01:04:49,674 --> 01:04:51,091 Those look like engineering 968 01:04:51,092 --> 01:04:53,035 schematics, almost like blueprints. 969 01:04:54,354 --> 01:04:55,314 Yes. 970 01:04:55,594 --> 01:04:56,932 It is our belief that the 971 01:04:56,933 --> 01:04:58,753 message contains instructions... 972 01:04:58,914 --> 01:05:02,274 ...for building something, some kind of machine. 973 01:05:02,633 --> 01:05:05,233 A machine? That does what, Doctor? 974 01:05:05,553 --> 01:05:07,672 We don't know. It might be some type... 975 01:05:08,591 --> 01:05:10,822 ...of advanced communication device, 976 01:05:10,823 --> 01:05:12,992 or a teaching machine of some kind. 977 01:05:14,431 --> 01:05:15,712 Or it might be... 978 01:05:15,911 --> 01:05:17,592 ...some kind of a transport. 979 01:05:17,992 --> 01:05:20,431 - Transport? - There's no proof of that. 980 01:05:20,632 --> 01:05:24,071 The fact is you don't know what it does. It could be anything. 981 01:05:24,350 --> 01:05:25,916 A Trojan Horse. We build it and 982 01:05:25,917 --> 01:05:27,631 out pours the entire Vegan army. 983 01:05:27,911 --> 01:05:30,269 Why risk the personnel? It could be a weapon. 984 01:05:30,469 --> 01:05:32,711 Right. Some kind of a Doomsday Machine. 985 01:05:32,911 --> 01:05:35,229 Every time they detect a new civilization... 986 01:05:35,429 --> 01:05:37,629 ...they fax construction plans from space. 987 01:05:37,870 --> 01:05:39,641 We poor saps build this thing and 988 01:05:39,642 --> 01:05:41,309 blow ourselves to kingdom come. 989 01:05:41,549 --> 01:05:44,988 There's no reason to believe their intentions are hostile. 990 01:05:45,388 --> 01:05:48,709 Why is it the egghead position that aliens are always benign? 991 01:05:49,589 --> 01:05:51,108 We pose no threat to them. 992 01:05:51,307 --> 01:05:53,787 It'd be like us going out of our way... 993 01:05:54,028 --> 01:05:55,667 ...to destroy microbes on an anthill. 994 01:05:55,867 --> 01:05:57,227 Interesting analogy. 995 01:05:57,827 --> 01:05:59,432 How guilty would we feel if we 996 01:05:59,433 --> 01:06:01,626 destroyed a few microbes on an anthill? 997 01:06:01,786 --> 01:06:02,867 I hope you're right. 998 01:06:03,266 --> 01:06:04,226 I really do. 999 01:06:04,425 --> 01:06:05,777 But my job is to protect 1000 01:06:05,777 --> 01:06:07,746 American lives from any threat... 1001 01:06:07,946 --> 01:06:09,986 ...so I am obligated to assume the worst. 1002 01:06:10,185 --> 01:06:12,105 Yes, and I am forced to agree with you. 1003 01:06:12,305 --> 01:06:13,745 My problem is this: 1004 01:06:14,345 --> 01:06:17,425 The content of that message is morally ambiguous at best. 1005 01:06:18,065 --> 01:06:19,855 Our internal numbers show support 1006 01:06:19,856 --> 01:06:21,384 for this is incredibly soft. 1007 01:06:21,585 --> 01:06:24,145 If the President stays this course... 1008 01:06:24,303 --> 01:06:26,943 ...his numbers will be going south like ducks in winter. 1009 01:06:27,223 --> 01:06:28,224 This is nuts! 1010 01:06:28,463 --> 01:06:29,423 Excuse me... 1011 01:06:29,624 --> 01:06:30,543 ...Miss. 1012 01:06:31,024 --> 01:06:33,423 We know nothing of these creatures' values. 1013 01:06:33,662 --> 01:06:36,143 We don't even know whether they believe in God. 1014 01:06:36,342 --> 01:06:38,022 This doesn't make any sense. If... 1015 01:06:38,224 --> 01:06:39,942 Excuse me, Dr. Arroway. 1016 01:06:40,143 --> 01:06:42,541 We won't be suppressing any opinions here today. 1017 01:06:43,342 --> 01:06:45,381 No, of course not. I understand. 1018 01:06:46,342 --> 01:06:47,702 What I meant to say... 1019 01:06:48,340 --> 01:06:51,381 ...is the message was written in the language of science. 1020 01:06:51,820 --> 01:06:53,302 If it was religious in nature, 1021 01:06:53,303 --> 01:06:54,982 it should have taken the form... 1022 01:06:55,181 --> 01:06:57,740 ...of a burning bush or a voice from the sky. 1023 01:06:57,940 --> 01:06:59,899 But a voice from the sky... 1024 01:07:00,981 --> 01:07:03,419 ...is exactly what you found, Doctor Arroway. 1025 01:07:06,979 --> 01:07:08,658 I'm sorry I'm late, ma'am. 1026 01:07:10,260 --> 01:07:13,978 I agree with Mr. Rank that there are unavoidable... 1027 01:07:14,179 --> 01:07:16,259 ...religious implications at stake. 1028 01:07:16,457 --> 01:07:18,778 But that doesn't justify being an alarmist. 1029 01:07:20,657 --> 01:07:22,978 I hope that we can find a common ground... 1030 01:07:23,377 --> 01:07:26,298 ...break through obstacles that may have kept us apart. 1031 01:07:27,218 --> 01:07:29,536 Listen, I need to make one thing very clear. 1032 01:07:29,736 --> 01:07:32,135 Our organization will not be placated 1033 01:07:32,136 --> 01:07:34,217 with flowery New Age rhetoric... 1034 01:07:34,935 --> 01:07:35,655 Mr. President! 1035 01:07:38,136 --> 01:07:40,175 The President met with top advisors... 1036 01:07:40,334 --> 01:07:43,535 ...regarding the latest efforts to decode the message. 1037 01:07:43,735 --> 01:07:45,955 While there has been some progress, 1038 01:07:45,956 --> 01:07:48,175 the official line remains cautious. 1039 01:07:48,373 --> 01:07:50,415 If you're asking when we'll find out... 1040 01:07:50,574 --> 01:07:52,854 ...what the purpose of that Machine is... 1041 01:07:53,813 --> 01:07:56,452 ...maybe tomorrow, maybe next year, maybe never. 1042 01:08:00,693 --> 01:08:02,998 There he is. The man with his finger 1043 01:08:02,998 --> 01:08:05,053 on the nation's spiritual pulse. 1044 01:08:06,372 --> 01:08:07,973 It's so good to see you. 1045 01:08:08,213 --> 01:08:09,211 You too. 1046 01:08:10,852 --> 01:08:14,652 Your discovery, all of this. It must be a real vindication. 1047 01:08:15,292 --> 01:08:16,851 I'm really happy for you. 1048 01:08:17,491 --> 01:08:18,450 Are you? 1049 01:08:18,650 --> 01:08:20,972 Mr. Joss, the President's waiting. 1050 01:08:23,730 --> 01:08:25,170 The President's waiting. 1051 01:08:29,370 --> 01:08:30,810 See you at the reception? 1052 01:08:31,449 --> 01:08:33,049 Yeah, I wouldn't miss it. 1053 01:08:44,687 --> 01:08:46,888 Miss Constantine, may I speak to you? 1054 01:08:47,088 --> 01:08:48,407 Certainly. 1055 01:08:50,127 --> 01:08:51,687 I have a big problem. 1056 01:08:53,967 --> 01:08:56,486 Do you know where I can find a really great dress? 1057 01:09:15,205 --> 01:09:16,880 God created man in the form of 1058 01:09:16,881 --> 01:09:19,004 Himself, not in the form of monkeys! 1059 01:09:27,364 --> 01:09:29,683 Get a job! Don't waste my tax dollars! 1060 01:09:55,080 --> 01:09:56,639 You look beautiful, Ellie. 1061 01:09:58,280 --> 01:10:00,478 - So do you. - You really do. 1062 01:10:04,038 --> 01:10:05,439 I read your book. 1063 01:10:06,319 --> 01:10:07,518 Here we go. 1064 01:10:07,919 --> 01:10:09,399 You want me to quote you? 1065 01:10:10,159 --> 01:10:11,358 "Ironically... 1066 01:10:11,678 --> 01:10:13,558 ...the thing people are most hungry for... 1067 01:10:13,798 --> 01:10:14,998 ...meaning... 1068 01:10:15,199 --> 01:10:16,595 ...is the one thing science 1069 01:10:16,596 --> 01:10:18,358 hasn't been able to give them. " 1070 01:10:18,596 --> 01:10:19,516 Yeah. 1071 01:10:21,757 --> 01:10:23,637 It's like you're saying that... 1072 01:10:23,918 --> 01:10:26,197 ...science killed God. 1073 01:10:26,555 --> 01:10:29,277 What if science simply revealed... 1074 01:10:29,836 --> 01:10:32,156 ...that He never existed in the first place? 1075 01:10:35,514 --> 01:10:37,595 I think we need to get some air. 1076 01:10:38,556 --> 01:10:40,275 And a few more of these. 1077 01:10:41,794 --> 01:10:42,915 Thank you. 1078 01:10:44,833 --> 01:10:46,235 A little chilly out here. 1079 01:10:46,474 --> 01:10:47,834 Yeah, this is nice. 1080 01:10:48,194 --> 01:10:49,313 I got one for you. 1081 01:10:49,554 --> 01:10:51,154 Occam's Razor. Ever heard of it? 1082 01:10:51,393 --> 01:10:53,914 Occam's Razor. Sounds like some slasher movie. 1083 01:10:54,154 --> 01:10:55,706 No, Occam's Razor is a basic 1084 01:10:55,707 --> 01:10:57,593 scientific principle which says: 1085 01:10:57,952 --> 01:10:59,581 Things being equal, the simplest 1086 01:10:59,582 --> 01:11:01,113 explanation tends to be right. 1087 01:11:01,354 --> 01:11:02,593 Makes sense to me. 1088 01:11:03,032 --> 01:11:04,112 So what's more likely? 1089 01:11:04,313 --> 01:11:05,232 Thank you. 1090 01:11:05,832 --> 01:11:08,392 An all-powerful God created the universe... 1091 01:11:08,551 --> 01:11:11,392 ...then decided not to give any proof of His existence? 1092 01:11:11,591 --> 01:11:12,630 Or... 1093 01:11:12,911 --> 01:11:15,991 ...that He doesn't exist at all and that we created Him... 1094 01:11:16,230 --> 01:11:18,670 ...so we wouldn't feel so small and alone. 1095 01:11:19,591 --> 01:11:20,630 I don't know. 1096 01:11:20,910 --> 01:11:24,709 I couldn't imagine living in a world where God didn't exist. 1097 01:11:25,510 --> 01:11:26,990 I wouldn't want to. 1098 01:11:27,589 --> 01:11:29,869 How do you know you're not deluding yourself? 1099 01:11:30,708 --> 01:11:31,789 I mean, for me... 1100 01:11:31,948 --> 01:11:33,709 ...I'd need proof. 1101 01:11:34,669 --> 01:11:35,629 Proof? 1102 01:11:38,707 --> 01:11:40,308 Did you love your father? 1103 01:11:41,349 --> 01:11:42,988 Your dad, did you love him? 1104 01:11:44,108 --> 01:11:46,188 Yes. Very much. 1105 01:11:49,548 --> 01:11:50,667 Prove it. 1106 01:11:57,467 --> 01:11:58,466 Kent. 1107 01:11:59,186 --> 01:12:00,546 The White House. 1108 01:12:03,505 --> 01:12:05,512 No excuses. Whoever's responsible, 1109 01:12:05,513 --> 01:12:07,345 I want their head on a platter. 1110 01:12:07,624 --> 01:12:08,785 What happened? 1111 01:12:09,424 --> 01:12:10,783 You were right all along. 1112 01:12:11,145 --> 01:12:13,824 The team at the VLA has worked around the clock... 1113 01:12:14,025 --> 01:12:16,384 ...and the hard work has finally paid off. 1114 01:12:16,944 --> 01:12:18,789 This key section uncovered tonight, 1115 01:12:18,790 --> 01:12:20,584 and obtained exclusively by CNN... 1116 01:12:20,743 --> 01:12:23,223 ...shows an illustration of a human figure... 1117 01:12:23,464 --> 01:12:26,182 ...inside a geometric structure of some kind. 1118 01:12:26,343 --> 01:12:28,142 This and other contextual clues... 1119 01:12:28,382 --> 01:12:29,531 ...now lead scientists to 1120 01:12:29,532 --> 01:12:31,183 believe the message is, in fact... 1121 01:12:31,423 --> 01:12:33,575 - President called an emergency meeting. 1122 01:12:33,576 --> 01:12:34,781 - I imagined he would. 1123 01:12:35,022 --> 01:12:37,982 ...designed to take a single human occupant into space... 1124 01:12:38,422 --> 01:12:40,622 ...presumably to the star Vega. 1125 01:13:03,298 --> 01:13:04,459 Tell me. 1126 01:13:04,978 --> 01:13:05,978 They will build it. 1127 01:13:06,218 --> 01:13:06,978 Who goes? 1128 01:13:07,218 --> 01:13:08,957 The President's gone international 1129 01:13:08,958 --> 01:13:10,498 to spread the risk and cost... 1130 01:13:10,738 --> 01:13:11,578 Who goes? 1131 01:13:12,337 --> 01:13:13,937 Well, it's complicated. 1132 01:13:15,297 --> 01:13:18,617 They have formed a group of international candidates. 1133 01:13:18,857 --> 01:13:20,736 Now, it's your discovery. 1134 01:13:21,217 --> 01:13:22,787 They understand that. You're 1135 01:13:22,788 --> 01:13:24,695 at the top of a very short list. 1136 01:13:25,095 --> 01:13:27,497 But they're also forming a selection committee. 1137 01:13:27,735 --> 01:13:29,985 It's made of scholars, theologians, 1138 01:13:29,986 --> 01:13:31,734 scientists, philosophers... 1139 01:13:31,935 --> 01:13:32,493 You're on it. 1140 01:13:33,974 --> 01:13:35,213 I've been asked, yes. 1141 01:13:38,052 --> 01:13:39,613 I guess that means... 1142 01:13:40,212 --> 01:13:42,932 ...that you're a selector, I'm a selectee and we can't... 1143 01:13:43,172 --> 01:13:44,212 Yeah. 1144 01:13:44,413 --> 01:13:46,612 What you don't understand, Ellie, is... 1145 01:13:46,931 --> 01:13:48,091 I understand. 1146 01:13:49,572 --> 01:13:51,226 I want you to know, whatever 1147 01:13:51,226 --> 01:13:53,411 happens, as far as I'm concerned... 1148 01:13:56,850 --> 01:13:58,051 Good luck. 1149 01:14:02,169 --> 01:14:03,710 Whatever you do, make sure he 1150 01:14:03,711 --> 01:14:05,570 doesn't monopolize the committee. 1151 01:14:05,769 --> 01:14:07,690 He is not on the committee, Ellie. 1152 01:14:11,529 --> 01:14:14,409 He just resigned. He wants to be the one to go. 1153 01:14:16,528 --> 01:14:19,687 The President is already feeling the financial pinch. 1154 01:14:19,847 --> 01:14:22,967 Sources say the cost of the project is spiralling... 1155 01:14:23,168 --> 01:14:25,767 ...to more than a third of a trillion dollars... 1156 01:14:25,967 --> 01:14:27,371 ...making this perhaps the 1157 01:14:27,372 --> 01:14:29,206 most expensive single project... 1158 01:14:29,368 --> 01:14:31,167 ...in all of human history. 1159 01:14:31,407 --> 01:14:33,326 Months of debate finally reached... 1160 01:14:33,486 --> 01:14:35,304 ...a conclusion last week as 10 1161 01:14:35,305 --> 01:14:37,767 candidates were selected by the I.M.C... 1162 01:14:38,206 --> 01:14:39,858 ...representing a cross section 1163 01:14:39,859 --> 01:14:41,726 of political and religious views. 1164 01:14:41,925 --> 01:14:44,404 Many are the same experts who have consulted... 1165 01:14:44,645 --> 01:14:46,805 ...on the Machine's design and function. 1166 01:14:47,005 --> 01:14:49,218 They will actively participate on-site, 1167 01:14:49,219 --> 01:14:51,044 during the construction process. 1168 01:14:51,524 --> 01:14:52,647 The choice of these 10 1169 01:14:52,648 --> 01:14:54,485 candidates has been controversial. 1170 01:14:54,684 --> 01:14:57,403 One-third of the candidates are American. 1171 01:14:57,604 --> 01:15:00,243 And many international observers ask why. 1172 01:15:00,764 --> 01:15:03,243 The U.S. is shouldering a large part of the cost... 1173 01:15:03,443 --> 01:15:06,282 Isn't it true that contractors, like Hadden Industries... 1174 01:15:06,483 --> 01:15:09,643 ...are making contributions in exchange for technology rights? 1175 01:15:09,882 --> 01:15:13,242 Different nations are being compensated in different ways. 1176 01:15:13,441 --> 01:15:15,590 Japan made headlines by opting to 1177 01:15:15,591 --> 01:15:17,802 forego candidate representation... 1178 01:15:18,082 --> 01:15:21,081 ...in exchange for the systems integration subcontract. 1179 01:15:21,321 --> 01:15:22,960 On what basis do you choose... 1180 01:15:23,161 --> 01:15:25,920 ...a human being to represent humanity? 1181 01:15:26,121 --> 01:15:27,200 Good question, Larry. 1182 01:15:27,400 --> 01:15:29,080 If nothing else... 1183 01:15:29,479 --> 01:15:31,296 ...it should be somebody fluent in 1184 01:15:31,297 --> 01:15:33,319 the language the message was given in. 1185 01:15:33,480 --> 01:15:34,680 Science, in this case. 1186 01:15:35,240 --> 01:15:37,559 Despite your obvious enthusiasm... 1187 01:15:37,760 --> 01:15:39,878 ...there's been a lot of criticism... 1188 01:15:40,118 --> 01:15:42,639 ...that this endeavor is simply too dangerous. 1189 01:15:42,840 --> 01:15:45,158 Some of that criticism from scientists. 1190 01:15:45,358 --> 01:15:48,037 One Nobel Prize winner noted, his words: 1191 01:15:48,798 --> 01:15:50,438 "There is every indication... 1192 01:15:50,638 --> 01:15:52,682 ...that this is beyond our capabilities, 1193 01:15:52,683 --> 01:15:54,277 that this endeavor will fail... 1194 01:15:54,477 --> 01:15:56,206 ...and that the Machine's occupant 1195 01:15:56,207 --> 01:15:57,838 will pay for it with his life. " 1196 01:15:58,036 --> 01:15:59,717 How do you respond? 1197 01:15:59,917 --> 01:16:01,105 This message is from a 1198 01:16:01,106 --> 01:16:03,155 civilization that may be anywhere... 1199 01:16:03,356 --> 01:16:05,191 ...from hundreds to millions and 1200 01:16:05,192 --> 01:16:06,916 millions of years ahead of us. 1201 01:16:07,156 --> 01:16:10,195 I have to believe that an intelligence that advanced... 1202 01:16:10,795 --> 01:16:12,395 ...knows what they're doing. 1203 01:16:13,795 --> 01:16:16,994 Now all it requires on our part is... 1204 01:16:17,634 --> 01:16:18,555 Faith? 1205 01:16:21,515 --> 01:16:23,514 I was going to say, a sense of adventure. 1206 01:16:23,715 --> 01:16:25,114 And in breaking news... 1207 01:16:25,313 --> 01:16:26,673 ...astronaut John Russell... 1208 01:16:26,874 --> 01:16:28,885 ...considered to be the leading American 1209 01:16:28,886 --> 01:16:30,553 candidate for the Machine seat... 1210 01:16:30,754 --> 01:16:32,952 ...has dropped out of the running. 1211 01:16:33,353 --> 01:16:36,271 Russell met with reporters today at his Houston home. 1212 01:16:36,673 --> 01:16:38,672 I told my dad I didn't want him... 1213 01:16:39,392 --> 01:16:40,432 ...to go. 1214 01:16:40,632 --> 01:16:42,031 Daddy, don't go. 1215 01:16:44,832 --> 01:16:46,512 Nothing would give me more pride... 1216 01:16:46,711 --> 01:16:47,791 ...than to... 1217 01:16:48,432 --> 01:16:50,350 ...represent my country. 1218 01:16:50,671 --> 01:16:52,310 But what can I say to this? 1219 01:16:53,189 --> 01:16:56,790 Consortium officials had no comment, but inside sources... 1220 01:16:56,989 --> 01:16:58,870 ...have disclosed that Dr. Arroway... 1221 01:16:59,069 --> 01:17:00,605 ...appears to now be the 1222 01:17:00,606 --> 01:17:02,910 front-runner for the Machine seat. 1223 01:17:03,988 --> 01:17:06,269 "Meet me at noon. Must talk. " 1224 01:17:06,589 --> 01:17:08,789 I didn't expect a message like this from you. 1225 01:17:08,948 --> 01:17:10,229 Thanks for coming. 1226 01:17:10,428 --> 01:17:13,268 Is this kosher? Fraternizing with the enemy? 1227 01:17:13,468 --> 01:17:16,467 Selectors and selectees mingling around? 1228 01:17:16,987 --> 01:17:18,708 Can we talk about Einstein? 1229 01:17:19,227 --> 01:17:20,747 Yeah, sure. 1230 01:17:21,427 --> 01:17:24,506 Special relativity. This Machine... 1231 01:17:25,986 --> 01:17:29,907 ...if it works, you travel to Vega at the speed of light. 1232 01:17:30,106 --> 01:17:32,186 - When you come back... - If you come back. 1233 01:17:34,426 --> 01:17:36,025 If you come back... 1234 01:17:36,506 --> 01:17:38,497 ...you'll be 4 years older, but over 1235 01:17:38,498 --> 01:17:40,705 50 years will have passed here on Earth. 1236 01:17:40,785 --> 01:17:42,104 Basically. 1237 01:17:42,905 --> 01:17:45,304 And everybody that you care about... 1238 01:17:46,264 --> 01:17:48,463 ...will be gone, dead and buried. 1239 01:17:49,303 --> 01:17:52,824 If you came back, if you survived at all... 1240 01:17:54,383 --> 01:17:58,022 Look, Palmer, nobody's saying this isn't dangerous. 1241 01:17:58,224 --> 01:18:00,304 The rest of the candidates and myself 1242 01:18:00,305 --> 01:18:02,222 understand the risks we're taking. 1243 01:18:02,382 --> 01:18:03,302 Why? 1244 01:18:03,582 --> 01:18:06,182 It's a historic opportunity. The world needs... 1245 01:18:06,382 --> 01:18:08,942 You, Ellie. You! You personally. 1246 01:18:09,903 --> 01:18:12,581 By doing this, you're willing to give your life. 1247 01:18:12,782 --> 01:18:14,862 You're willing to die for it. 1248 01:18:16,621 --> 01:18:17,780 Why? 1249 01:18:21,420 --> 01:18:24,980 From as long as I can remember, I've been searching for... 1250 01:18:25,620 --> 01:18:27,179 ...something... 1251 01:18:27,420 --> 01:18:29,031 ...some reason why we're here. 1252 01:18:29,032 --> 01:18:31,021 What are we doing here? Who are we? 1253 01:18:31,980 --> 01:18:35,699 If this is a chance to find out even a part of that answer... 1254 01:18:37,138 --> 01:18:40,019 I don't know, I think it's worth a human life. 1255 01:18:40,698 --> 01:18:41,778 Don't you? 1256 01:18:48,377 --> 01:18:50,938 You're an incredibly brave woman, Ellie. 1257 01:18:53,577 --> 01:18:55,376 Or incredibly nuts. 1258 01:19:23,893 --> 01:19:25,653 I'm really confused. 1259 01:19:26,933 --> 01:19:28,132 So am I. 1260 01:19:29,293 --> 01:19:32,772 I think I speak for us all when I thank you for your patience. 1261 01:19:33,013 --> 01:19:36,292 Myself, I have one final question, Dr. Arroway. 1262 01:19:37,771 --> 01:19:39,971 If you should meet these Vegans... 1263 01:19:40,171 --> 01:19:44,330 ...and were permitted only one question to ask of them... 1264 01:19:44,490 --> 01:19:46,091 ...what would it be? 1265 01:19:47,571 --> 01:19:49,330 I suppose it would be: 1266 01:19:49,569 --> 01:19:51,170 "How did you do it? 1267 01:19:51,730 --> 01:19:53,634 How did you evolve? How did you 1268 01:19:53,635 --> 01:19:55,969 survive technological adolescence... 1269 01:19:56,128 --> 01:19:58,011 ...without destroying yourself?" 1270 01:19:58,690 --> 01:20:00,998 That more than any other question is 1271 01:20:00,999 --> 01:20:03,367 one I personally would like answered. 1272 01:20:03,688 --> 01:20:05,447 Not too bad, Mike. 1273 01:20:06,128 --> 01:20:07,329 I join Dr. Bergeron... 1274 01:20:07,528 --> 01:20:10,848 ...in expressing thanks for your patience, Dr. Arroway. 1275 01:20:11,008 --> 01:20:13,447 We're all impressed with your candor... 1276 01:20:13,769 --> 01:20:15,248 ...and your stamina. 1277 01:20:15,688 --> 01:20:18,927 I think we're ready to move on to your final statement. 1278 01:20:19,087 --> 01:20:20,927 I have one more question. 1279 01:20:21,127 --> 01:20:22,607 Yes, Mr. Joss. 1280 01:20:26,445 --> 01:20:28,685 Would you consider yourself... 1281 01:20:29,165 --> 01:20:31,406 ...a spiritual person? 1282 01:20:36,645 --> 01:20:38,765 I don't understand the point of the question. 1283 01:20:40,005 --> 01:20:42,723 I consider myself a moral person. 1284 01:20:42,884 --> 01:20:44,957 We're sure that's the case, but 1285 01:20:44,958 --> 01:20:47,364 what Mr. Joss is in fact asking... 1286 01:20:47,484 --> 01:20:49,283 Do you believe in God? 1287 01:20:57,442 --> 01:20:59,522 As a scientist... 1288 01:20:59,842 --> 01:21:03,202 ...I rely on empirical evidence, and in this matter... 1289 01:21:03,482 --> 01:21:06,721 ...I don't believe that there's data either way. 1290 01:21:07,480 --> 01:21:11,321 So your answer would in fact be that you don't believe in God. 1291 01:21:15,041 --> 01:21:17,961 I don't understand the relevance of the question. 1292 01:21:20,800 --> 01:21:23,680 95% of the world's population... 1293 01:21:23,879 --> 01:21:27,519 ...believes in a Supreme Being in one form or another. 1294 01:21:28,640 --> 01:21:31,679 I believe that makes the question more than relevant. 1295 01:21:45,477 --> 01:21:46,997 I believe... 1296 01:21:51,197 --> 01:21:53,636 I believe I've already answered that question. 1297 01:21:57,474 --> 01:22:00,756 I'm proud of what we've achieved as a species... 1298 01:22:00,996 --> 01:22:02,916 ...and as a civilization. 1299 01:22:04,474 --> 01:22:07,035 I would hate to see everything we stand for... 1300 01:22:07,195 --> 01:22:10,834 ...all that we have fought for for a thousand generations... 1301 01:22:10,995 --> 01:22:13,273 ...all that God has blessed us with... 1302 01:22:14,595 --> 01:22:16,034 ...betrayed... 1303 01:22:16,953 --> 01:22:19,087 ...in the final hour because we sent 1304 01:22:19,088 --> 01:22:21,392 a representative who did not put our... 1305 01:22:21,913 --> 01:22:24,512 ...most cherished beliefs first. 1306 01:22:27,672 --> 01:22:28,791 Thank you. 1307 01:23:00,668 --> 01:23:01,949 Why'd you do it? 1308 01:23:06,347 --> 01:23:10,308 Our job was to select someone to speak for everybody. 1309 01:23:13,587 --> 01:23:16,666 I couldn't in good conscience vote for a person... 1310 01:23:16,946 --> 01:23:18,867 ...who doesn't believe in God. 1311 01:23:20,827 --> 01:23:22,186 Someone who... 1312 01:23:22,586 --> 01:23:25,585 ...honestly thinks the other 95% of us... 1313 01:23:25,785 --> 01:23:28,465 ...suffer from some form of mass delusion. 1314 01:23:31,664 --> 01:23:33,664 I told the truth up there. 1315 01:23:34,905 --> 01:23:38,225 Drumlin told you exactly what you wanted to hear. 1316 01:24:11,980 --> 01:24:14,499 With full humility and utmost gratitude... 1317 01:24:14,701 --> 01:24:16,739 ...I accept this great honor... 1318 01:24:16,941 --> 01:24:20,819 ...and I promise I will do my best to represent my nation... 1319 01:24:20,979 --> 01:24:24,340 ...my planet and my God on this historic... 1320 01:24:24,498 --> 01:24:25,538 ...journey. 1321 01:24:26,059 --> 01:24:28,298 I thank you from the bottom of my heart. 1322 01:25:09,133 --> 01:25:12,013 There's a carnival atmosphere at Cape Canaveral... 1323 01:25:12,174 --> 01:25:14,213 ...as the International Machine Consortium... 1324 01:25:14,413 --> 01:25:17,612 ...hosts as much a media event as a systems test. 1325 01:25:18,054 --> 01:25:19,642 David Drumlin is supervising 1326 01:25:19,643 --> 01:25:21,571 the on-site portion of the test. 1327 01:25:21,773 --> 01:25:23,531 We spoke with him earlier today. 1328 01:25:23,812 --> 01:25:26,064 We'll be able to monitor the stresses 1329 01:25:26,065 --> 01:25:28,491 and effects using the robot passenger... 1330 01:25:28,972 --> 01:25:31,171 ...who we lovingly call Elmer. 1331 01:25:36,690 --> 01:25:39,050 The press wants to ask you a few questions... 1332 01:25:39,291 --> 01:25:41,809 ...as soon as they're done with Dr. Drumlin. 1333 01:25:44,291 --> 01:25:46,619 When we release the pod, a substantial 1334 01:25:46,620 --> 01:25:48,769 amount of energy will be generated. 1335 01:25:49,568 --> 01:25:52,049 We'll be able to monitor the stresses and effects... 1336 01:25:52,289 --> 01:25:54,528 ...using our robot passenger, who we... 1337 01:25:54,808 --> 01:25:56,768 ...lovingly call Elmer. 1338 01:25:57,368 --> 01:25:58,329 Thank you. 1339 01:25:58,568 --> 01:25:59,808 You're welcome. 1340 01:26:01,128 --> 01:26:03,328 They're ready for you out at the site. 1341 01:26:03,967 --> 01:26:05,566 Yeah, just a minute. 1342 01:26:11,327 --> 01:26:13,565 - Congratulations. - Glad you could come. 1343 01:26:14,887 --> 01:26:17,126 Didn't expect to see you here. 1344 01:26:17,886 --> 01:26:19,645 Well, I'm still... 1345 01:26:19,966 --> 01:26:22,526 ...Crew Ops at the Control Center. 1346 01:26:23,206 --> 01:26:25,220 I suppose the fact that I discovered 1347 01:26:25,220 --> 01:26:27,124 the message means I have PR value. 1348 01:26:27,325 --> 01:26:28,605 Of course. 1349 01:26:30,325 --> 01:26:33,324 I know you must think this is all very unfair. 1350 01:26:33,924 --> 01:26:35,803 And maybe that's an understatement. 1351 01:26:37,244 --> 01:26:39,443 What you don't know is, I agree. 1352 01:26:39,964 --> 01:26:41,368 I wish the world was a place 1353 01:26:41,369 --> 01:26:43,123 where fair was the bottom line... 1354 01:26:43,283 --> 01:26:44,932 ...where the idealism you showed 1355 01:26:44,933 --> 01:26:46,483 at the hearing was rewarded... 1356 01:26:46,722 --> 01:26:48,762 ...not taken advantage of. 1357 01:26:50,443 --> 01:26:53,081 Unfortunately, we don't live in that world. 1358 01:26:55,322 --> 01:26:56,402 Funny... 1359 01:26:57,762 --> 01:27:00,801 ...I always believed the world is what we make of it. 1360 01:27:02,760 --> 01:27:03,521 Excuse me! 1361 01:27:07,320 --> 01:27:08,760 Good luck on the test. 1362 01:27:09,440 --> 01:27:10,561 Thank you. 1363 01:27:18,759 --> 01:27:19,759 Test director... 1364 01:27:19,959 --> 01:27:22,118 ...everything looks good. Ready to go. 1365 01:27:22,559 --> 01:27:25,519 I want things double and triple checked here. 1366 01:27:25,717 --> 01:27:28,837 We only get one shot at this. Let's get it right. 1367 01:27:29,278 --> 01:27:32,238 Ladies and gentlemen, we are ready for start-up. 1368 01:27:32,477 --> 01:27:35,677 All controllers, I need a go-no-go for test initiation. 1369 01:27:35,797 --> 01:27:36,757 - Mechanical? - Go. 1370 01:27:36,916 --> 01:27:37,876 Electrical? 1371 01:27:38,036 --> 01:27:39,076 Dynamics? 1372 01:27:39,317 --> 01:27:40,436 Communications? 1373 01:27:40,597 --> 01:27:41,676 Pod systems? 1374 01:27:41,915 --> 01:27:43,037 Safety? 1375 01:27:43,477 --> 01:27:46,196 Crew Ops, verify all pre-test procedures are complete. 1376 01:27:46,395 --> 01:27:47,835 Yes, verified. I'm go. 1377 01:27:47,996 --> 01:27:50,396 Pad Leader, is everything okay with you? 1378 01:27:50,556 --> 01:27:53,076 Roger. The pad is a go. 1379 01:27:53,275 --> 01:27:55,955 Test initiation, on my mark. 1380 01:27:56,394 --> 01:27:57,555 5... 1381 01:27:57,913 --> 01:27:59,035 ...4... 1382 01:27:59,434 --> 01:28:00,595 ...3... 1383 01:28:00,793 --> 01:28:01,753 ...2... 1384 01:28:02,314 --> 01:28:03,314 ...1. 1385 01:28:03,833 --> 01:28:04,913 Mark. 1386 01:28:05,433 --> 01:28:07,194 - Test start. - Rings are unlocked. 1387 01:28:07,354 --> 01:28:08,833 Power levels show a good start. 1388 01:28:09,074 --> 01:28:10,753 We've begun the test of... 1389 01:28:10,993 --> 01:28:13,271 ...earth's first system built by sharing 1390 01:28:13,272 --> 01:28:15,273 knowledge with a neighbor in space. 1391 01:28:15,472 --> 01:28:17,671 All power sources on core induction bus. 1392 01:28:17,872 --> 01:28:19,512 IPV power transfer. 1393 01:28:19,711 --> 01:28:22,712 Ring motion detect. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie. 1394 01:28:24,271 --> 01:28:27,191 - Gerry, how are we looking? - Looks good. We're underway. 1395 01:28:27,352 --> 01:28:29,111 Looks like a normal start-up. 1396 01:28:29,271 --> 01:28:31,511 Roger, David. It's looking good here. 1397 01:28:36,869 --> 01:28:38,352 We are moments away from the 1398 01:28:38,353 --> 01:28:40,149 initiation of the drop sequence. 1399 01:28:40,309 --> 01:28:42,030 All systems are go. 1400 01:28:44,909 --> 01:28:46,630 - Mechanical, you still happy? - Roger. 1401 01:28:46,829 --> 01:28:48,029 It's very exciting... 1402 01:28:48,228 --> 01:28:49,747 ...from up here. 1403 01:28:51,987 --> 01:28:53,669 We've got 4%. 1404 01:28:53,867 --> 01:28:55,588 We're confirming 4%. 1405 01:28:56,787 --> 01:28:59,308 Frequency 9.85. 1406 01:29:00,268 --> 01:29:02,186 Harmonics in the green. 1407 01:29:02,428 --> 01:29:04,668 G-level 1.1. 1408 01:29:05,746 --> 01:29:08,986 - 5%. - Confirmed. We are at 5%. 1409 01:29:09,225 --> 01:29:10,707 David, how's it looking to you? 1410 01:29:11,026 --> 01:29:13,866 Okay. I'm going to take a look and show you what we got. 1411 01:29:14,066 --> 01:29:15,785 Instrumentation looks good. 1412 01:29:15,985 --> 01:29:19,306 We have a good picture from Dr. Drumlin's PRD. 1413 01:29:19,825 --> 01:29:22,185 Hope you guys are seeing what I'm seeing. 1414 01:29:22,665 --> 01:29:24,425 All systems are go. 1415 01:29:25,943 --> 01:29:27,385 This is really something! 1416 01:29:27,585 --> 01:29:29,103 For purposes of this test... 1417 01:29:29,345 --> 01:29:31,377 ...Dr. Drumlin will be on top of the 1418 01:29:31,378 --> 01:29:33,463 Gantry crane that's over the Machine. 1419 01:29:33,704 --> 01:29:35,624 We've got some video animation... 1420 01:29:35,784 --> 01:29:37,673 ...to show just how this Machine... 1421 01:29:37,674 --> 01:29:39,142 it is thought... will work. 1422 01:29:39,383 --> 01:29:40,942 The passenger pod will release. 1423 01:29:41,143 --> 01:29:43,229 It will come down through the center of 1424 01:29:43,230 --> 01:29:45,263 the rings and into the Machine's core. 1425 01:29:45,543 --> 01:29:47,781 The question everyone here is asking is... 1426 01:29:47,981 --> 01:29:49,421 ...what happens then? 1427 01:29:49,742 --> 01:29:52,010 Some believe the rings function as some 1428 01:29:52,011 --> 01:29:54,221 sort of an accelerator or something... 1429 01:29:54,981 --> 01:29:57,021 ...sending its energy into the pod... 1430 01:29:57,220 --> 01:29:59,621 ...making it rocket away at near light speed. 1431 01:29:59,820 --> 01:30:01,781 Others believe it might open up 1432 01:30:01,782 --> 01:30:04,060 a doorway to some other dimension. 1433 01:30:04,420 --> 01:30:05,379 Who's right? 1434 01:30:05,580 --> 01:30:07,939 That's what today's test is all about. 1435 01:30:08,339 --> 01:30:10,379 - 35%. - Subsystems ready? 1436 01:30:10,539 --> 01:30:12,419 40% normal acceleration. 1437 01:30:12,619 --> 01:30:13,898 Confirm 40%. 1438 01:30:14,098 --> 01:30:16,939 Controllers stand by to initiate drop sequence... 1439 01:30:17,098 --> 01:30:18,659 ...on my mark. 1440 01:30:18,858 --> 01:30:20,898 All systems ready for drop sequence. 1441 01:30:21,138 --> 01:30:22,659 45%. 1442 01:30:23,498 --> 01:30:25,538 We're in 45%. 1443 01:30:26,457 --> 01:30:28,417 Verify closure. 1444 01:30:29,698 --> 01:30:30,976 46. 1445 01:30:31,338 --> 01:30:33,775 All controllers stand by to initiate 1446 01:30:33,776 --> 01:30:35,816 IPV drop sequence. On my mark. 1447 01:30:36,456 --> 01:30:37,736 48%. 1448 01:30:39,016 --> 01:30:41,056 I'm feeling a very strange vibration. 1449 01:30:41,497 --> 01:30:43,107 - Are you feeling it down there? 1450 01:30:43,108 --> 01:30:44,376 - Gerry, can you confirm? 1451 01:30:44,935 --> 01:30:46,174 Everything looks good. 1452 01:30:46,855 --> 01:30:47,817 Crew Ops? 1453 01:30:47,975 --> 01:30:48,855 Nothing wrong. 1454 01:30:49,015 --> 01:30:50,614 We see nothing abnormal here. 1455 01:30:50,816 --> 01:30:53,574 No good. Hold sequence. I'll take a direct reading. 1456 01:30:54,013 --> 01:30:55,335 What's he talking about? 1457 01:30:55,534 --> 01:30:57,134 Can anyone say grandstanding? 1458 01:30:57,415 --> 01:30:59,293 He sure knows he's on TV! 1459 01:30:59,534 --> 01:31:02,374 Back home that's what we call an overcooked ham. 1460 01:31:02,814 --> 01:31:04,893 I'm reading 10 kilohertz! 1461 01:31:05,213 --> 01:31:07,892 What do you read on the first and second order G-levels? 1462 01:31:08,092 --> 01:31:09,653 G-levels are right on! 1463 01:31:11,453 --> 01:31:14,212 We confirm Drumlin's readings. All normal. We're go. 1464 01:31:15,452 --> 01:31:18,010 I think we're okay, but we'll let him finish. 1465 01:31:19,292 --> 01:31:22,491 - Mechanical, you still okay? - Roger. Right on the money. 1466 01:31:22,891 --> 01:31:24,050 Security problem! 1467 01:31:25,371 --> 01:31:26,970 Ellie, are you sure? 1468 01:31:27,531 --> 01:31:29,090 He shouldn't be there. I know him. 1469 01:31:29,291 --> 01:31:31,970 Gerry, execute the rapid shutdown sequence. 1470 01:31:32,250 --> 01:31:35,330 Security, move emergency response team into position. 1471 01:31:35,530 --> 01:31:37,290 Get Drumlin on a secure loop. 1472 01:31:37,570 --> 01:31:38,850 You got him. 1473 01:31:39,049 --> 01:31:41,448 - Can you hear me? - Yes, I hear. 1474 01:31:41,850 --> 01:31:43,928 We've got a security breach here. 1475 01:31:44,289 --> 01:31:45,208 Behind you. 1476 01:31:45,409 --> 01:31:46,288 The tall guy. 1477 01:31:46,688 --> 01:31:47,967 The technician. 1478 01:31:48,289 --> 01:31:49,368 See him? 1479 01:31:51,768 --> 01:31:52,928 He shouldn't be there. 1480 01:31:58,808 --> 01:32:00,127 Something's in his hand! 1481 01:32:01,246 --> 01:32:03,965 Him! Take him! Security breach! 1482 01:32:04,286 --> 01:32:05,086 A bomb! 1483 01:32:05,406 --> 01:32:08,606 I want that emergency response team up on the gantry. Now! 1484 01:32:08,925 --> 01:32:09,886 Stage One Alert! 1485 01:32:10,045 --> 01:32:12,725 Move all fire and rescue personnel into position one. 1486 01:32:49,402 --> 01:32:51,440 All right, back to your stations. 1487 01:32:51,642 --> 01:32:54,601 I need you to be professional. Settle down! 1488 01:32:54,802 --> 01:32:57,200 Pad Leader, do you copy? 1489 01:33:14,399 --> 01:33:16,838 The scene earlier today, when David Drumlin... 1490 01:33:17,037 --> 01:33:18,838 ...advisor to two Presidents... 1491 01:33:19,038 --> 01:33:20,589 ...and winner of the National 1492 01:33:20,590 --> 01:33:22,677 Academy of Sciences lifetime award... 1493 01:33:22,997 --> 01:33:26,558 ...was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. 1494 01:33:30,236 --> 01:33:31,876 In a related story... 1495 01:33:32,116 --> 01:33:33,355 Can I help you? 1496 01:33:35,276 --> 01:33:37,075 I've got some mail for you. 1497 01:33:37,516 --> 01:33:39,618 ...the apparent suicide note of the 1498 01:33:39,619 --> 01:33:41,836 terrorist now believed responsible... 1499 01:33:42,034 --> 01:33:44,875 ...for the explosion in Florida this week. 1500 01:33:45,235 --> 01:33:46,674 What we do... 1501 01:33:46,995 --> 01:33:49,834 ...we do for the goodness of all mankind. 1502 01:33:50,513 --> 01:33:53,234 This won't be understood, not now... 1503 01:33:53,714 --> 01:33:55,313 ...but the Apocalypse to come... 1504 01:33:56,393 --> 01:33:58,512 ...will vindicate our faith. 1505 01:34:21,831 --> 01:34:22,671 Welcome home. 1506 01:35:26,664 --> 01:35:28,063 Comrade Arroway... 1507 01:35:29,064 --> 01:35:32,302 ...we have been expecting your call. One moment, please. 1508 01:35:41,621 --> 01:35:42,782 Mr. Hadden? 1509 01:35:43,381 --> 01:35:44,621 Doctor! 1510 01:35:45,701 --> 01:35:47,461 How kind of you to call. 1511 01:35:48,141 --> 01:35:50,021 Mr. Hadden, where are you? 1512 01:35:52,101 --> 01:35:54,493 The Russian government was kind enough 1513 01:35:54,494 --> 01:35:56,580 to give me accommodations on Mir. 1514 01:35:57,499 --> 01:35:59,299 You're living on a space station? 1515 01:36:00,579 --> 01:36:02,459 It's quite simple, really. 1516 01:36:03,859 --> 01:36:07,178 The low oxygen, zero gravity environment... 1517 01:36:07,419 --> 01:36:09,440 ...is the only thing keeping 1518 01:36:09,441 --> 01:36:11,898 the cancer from eating me alive. 1519 01:36:13,457 --> 01:36:16,017 Actually, I quite like it up here. 1520 01:36:16,538 --> 01:36:19,576 My little room has one hell of a view. 1521 01:36:27,376 --> 01:36:29,136 I want to show you something. 1522 01:36:33,575 --> 01:36:35,495 Hokkaido Island. 1523 01:36:36,815 --> 01:36:38,976 The systems integration site. 1524 01:36:39,975 --> 01:36:41,534 Look closer. 1525 01:36:49,493 --> 01:36:52,214 First rule in government spending: 1526 01:36:53,133 --> 01:36:56,853 Why build one when you can have two at twice the price? 1527 01:36:57,214 --> 01:37:00,093 Only, this one can be kept secret. 1528 01:37:00,693 --> 01:37:02,612 Controlled by Americans... 1529 01:37:03,053 --> 01:37:06,251 ...built by Japanese subcontractors... 1530 01:37:07,172 --> 01:37:09,731 ...who also happen to be... 1531 01:37:10,650 --> 01:37:12,251 ...recently acquired... 1532 01:37:12,771 --> 01:37:15,131 ...wholly-owned subsidiaries... 1533 01:37:15,931 --> 01:37:17,850 ...of Hadden Industries. 1534 01:37:21,330 --> 01:37:24,369 They still want an American to go, Doctor. 1535 01:37:27,970 --> 01:37:29,528 Want to take a ride? 1536 01:38:10,403 --> 01:38:12,323 Augmenting our restraint and... 1537 01:38:12,564 --> 01:38:14,603 ...communications console subsystem... 1538 01:38:14,763 --> 01:38:16,684 ...is your personal recording unit. 1539 01:38:16,964 --> 01:38:20,323 Normal, infrared and ultraviolet lenses. 1540 01:38:20,963 --> 01:38:22,608 Digital microchip good for 1541 01:38:22,609 --> 01:38:24,763 thousands of hours of recording. 1542 01:38:26,003 --> 01:38:28,082 Okay, look, I understand... 1543 01:38:28,322 --> 01:38:31,521 ...the reason for recording and documenting the mission. 1544 01:38:31,682 --> 01:38:34,162 But I just want to go on record one more time. 1545 01:38:34,401 --> 01:38:35,888 The transmitted specs never 1546 01:38:35,889 --> 01:38:37,761 said anything about any chair... 1547 01:38:38,001 --> 01:38:39,802 ...or a restraining harness... 1548 01:38:40,002 --> 01:38:41,922 ...or survival gear. 1549 01:38:42,601 --> 01:38:44,321 Why can't we just trust the original... 1550 01:38:44,520 --> 01:38:46,496 Doctor, both the IMC Board and the 1551 01:38:46,497 --> 01:38:48,361 SI team reviewed the material... 1552 01:38:48,520 --> 01:38:51,919 ...and concluded that the design impact is negligible. 1553 01:38:52,280 --> 01:38:53,759 Bottom line is... 1554 01:38:54,320 --> 01:38:56,359 ...we're not putting anyone aboard this Machine... 1555 01:38:56,559 --> 01:38:59,439 ...unless there is some sort of minimal protection. 1556 01:38:59,759 --> 01:39:01,038 End of story. 1557 01:39:07,757 --> 01:39:09,625 We've given these to the astronauts 1558 01:39:09,626 --> 01:39:11,598 since the start of the space program. 1559 01:39:12,877 --> 01:39:15,077 It's never been made public, of course. 1560 01:39:15,277 --> 01:39:17,277 It's fast and it's painless. 1561 01:39:19,917 --> 01:39:22,797 I'm going to travel 26 light years to commit suicide? 1562 01:39:23,036 --> 01:39:24,635 Something may go wrong. 1563 01:39:25,196 --> 01:39:27,756 There may be an unforeseen mechanical failure. 1564 01:39:28,476 --> 01:39:31,435 You could be marooned, unable to return. 1565 01:39:32,554 --> 01:39:35,555 There are 1,000 reasons we can think of to have this... 1566 01:39:35,755 --> 01:39:38,555 ...but mostly it's for the reasons we can't think of. 1567 01:40:03,991 --> 01:40:05,111 Come in. 1568 01:40:06,551 --> 01:40:08,791 Dr. Arroway, time to get ready. 1569 01:40:09,030 --> 01:40:09,991 Thank you. 1570 01:40:20,629 --> 01:40:22,310 I know there's not much time. 1571 01:40:22,468 --> 01:40:25,390 As soon as I found out about it, I called the President. 1572 01:40:25,589 --> 01:40:27,189 I came with Kitz. 1573 01:40:27,748 --> 01:40:29,908 I had to see you one more time. 1574 01:40:30,147 --> 01:40:31,749 Oh, God, I'm sorry. 1575 01:40:32,149 --> 01:40:33,828 No, I'm glad you came. 1576 01:40:34,069 --> 01:40:36,228 There's something I got to say to you. 1577 01:40:37,508 --> 01:40:39,404 The reason I didn't vote for you 1578 01:40:39,405 --> 01:40:41,587 was a good one, but not the real one. 1579 01:40:42,627 --> 01:40:44,546 I didn't vote for you to go... 1580 01:40:46,347 --> 01:40:48,107 ...because I don't want to lose you. 1581 01:40:49,188 --> 01:40:51,265 Now you find your way home, all right? 1582 01:41:07,544 --> 01:41:08,904 23 hours ago, the world... 1583 01:41:09,144 --> 01:41:10,999 ...was stunned by the announcement 1584 01:41:11,000 --> 01:41:13,064 of the existence of another Machine... 1585 01:41:13,264 --> 01:41:16,103 ...and its passenger, Eleanor Ann Arroway. 1586 01:41:16,304 --> 01:41:16,863 Now... 1587 01:41:17,462 --> 01:41:19,784 ...the question that's on everyone's mind: 1588 01:41:19,983 --> 01:41:21,662 Will history repeat itself? 1589 01:41:22,063 --> 01:41:24,303 With a piece of engineering this complex... 1590 01:41:24,462 --> 01:41:28,342 ...with so many unknowns, could the unthinkable occur? 1591 01:41:28,542 --> 01:41:31,741 The security in Hokkaido has been incredibly tight. 1592 01:41:31,901 --> 01:41:35,142 No reporters whatsoever have been allowed near the site. 1593 01:44:09,083 --> 01:44:11,963 Restraint secure. Life support functions normal. 1594 01:44:12,163 --> 01:44:13,003 Roger. 1595 01:44:13,203 --> 01:44:15,122 This is Control. Do you copy? 1596 01:44:15,324 --> 01:44:16,763 Reading you five-by-five. 1597 01:44:17,762 --> 01:44:19,122 Give me Ellie's PRD. 1598 01:44:19,362 --> 01:44:21,282 Video unit recording and transmitting. 1599 01:44:22,603 --> 01:44:25,081 - Are you reading me? - That's affirmative. 1600 01:44:25,282 --> 01:44:26,881 Video looks good. 1601 01:44:27,682 --> 01:44:28,761 Copy, Control. 1602 01:44:30,121 --> 01:44:32,801 Ellie, we're going to proceed to button you up. 1603 01:44:34,601 --> 01:44:35,720 I'm ready. 1604 01:44:39,401 --> 01:44:41,200 Confirming walkway retraction. 1605 01:44:41,879 --> 01:44:43,240 - Communications? - Go. 1606 01:44:43,400 --> 01:44:45,319 - Life support? - Go. 1607 01:44:45,679 --> 01:44:46,999 We are go for closure. 1608 01:44:49,319 --> 01:44:50,879 I'm go here. 1609 01:44:51,918 --> 01:44:55,279 Mechanical, initiate IPV closure sequence. 1610 01:44:56,879 --> 01:44:58,478 Let me get you a chair. 1611 01:45:00,837 --> 01:45:03,374 - It's nice to smell you again, Mr. Kitz. 1612 01:45:03,375 --> 01:45:04,037 - You too. 1613 01:45:04,757 --> 01:45:06,517 Wouldn't peg him as a Polo man. 1614 01:45:15,476 --> 01:45:16,914 I got a visual on the door. 1615 01:45:19,235 --> 01:45:20,996 The door is looking good. 1616 01:45:26,034 --> 01:45:27,635 Door alignment looks good. 1617 01:45:55,631 --> 01:45:57,071 We're green across the board. 1618 01:45:57,351 --> 01:45:59,751 Copy that, Control. IPV is secure. 1619 01:46:07,269 --> 01:46:08,870 We are at 30%. 1620 01:46:09,350 --> 01:46:10,590 Copy that, 30%. 1621 01:46:15,228 --> 01:46:16,669 How you doing in there? 1622 01:46:17,109 --> 01:46:17,829 Kent? 1623 01:46:18,669 --> 01:46:19,389 Is that you? 1624 01:46:19,789 --> 01:46:21,308 That's a big affirmative. 1625 01:46:22,108 --> 01:46:23,589 Who let you in there? 1626 01:46:23,908 --> 01:46:25,829 A higher power intervened. 1627 01:46:27,789 --> 01:46:29,147 I'm glad you came. 1628 01:46:33,587 --> 01:46:34,787 35%. 1629 01:46:35,467 --> 01:46:36,787 Copy that, 35%. 1630 01:46:37,066 --> 01:46:38,426 - Mechanical? - We're good. 1631 01:46:38,627 --> 01:46:39,946 40%. 1632 01:46:43,266 --> 01:46:45,145 I'm picking up a moderate vibration. 1633 01:46:46,345 --> 01:46:48,265 Dynamics, can you confirm vibration? 1634 01:46:48,466 --> 01:46:49,666 It looks good here. 1635 01:46:49,866 --> 01:46:52,904 She's feeling the same thing they felt at the Cape. 1636 01:46:53,104 --> 01:46:54,145 Vibration's normal. 1637 01:46:54,825 --> 01:46:57,145 We are at 50%. All systems nominal. 1638 01:46:57,384 --> 01:46:59,144 Copy that, 50%. 1639 01:47:04,384 --> 01:47:06,183 Vibration's a little stronger now. 1640 01:47:06,503 --> 01:47:08,743 We're picking up some low frequency noise. 1641 01:47:09,543 --> 01:47:10,942 Mechanical, confirm? 1642 01:47:11,142 --> 01:47:12,543 It looks fine to me. 1643 01:47:12,743 --> 01:47:14,782 Roger. Jerry, what do you think? 1644 01:47:14,982 --> 01:47:15,783 I'm still go. 1645 01:47:16,062 --> 01:47:17,502 People, we are still go. 1646 01:47:20,222 --> 01:47:21,662 Something's happening. 1647 01:47:25,541 --> 01:47:26,980 You see that light? 1648 01:47:27,140 --> 01:47:28,221 I'm seeing... 1649 01:47:31,340 --> 01:47:33,220 I can't tell if it's daylight. 1650 01:47:34,060 --> 01:47:36,420 There it is again. It's coming from the bottom. 1651 01:47:37,820 --> 01:47:39,339 Let me show you. See that? 1652 01:47:39,579 --> 01:47:41,659 Negative. You're breaking up. 1653 01:47:42,018 --> 01:47:44,059 - Can we boost signal? - It's at maximum. 1654 01:47:44,539 --> 01:47:45,779 65%. 1655 01:47:45,979 --> 01:47:47,578 The material is changing. 1656 01:47:47,778 --> 01:47:51,097 It's bordering on translucence. The system's intact. 1657 01:47:54,297 --> 01:47:55,777 It has to be... 1658 01:47:55,978 --> 01:47:58,417 ...some kind of electromagnetic field. 1659 01:47:58,656 --> 01:47:59,658 Do you read this? 1660 01:47:59,898 --> 01:48:01,818 We see only interference. 1661 01:48:01,858 --> 01:48:03,296 It's becoming translucent. 1662 01:48:04,136 --> 01:48:06,536 I can't describe it. I can't even explain it! 1663 01:48:09,216 --> 01:48:10,135 70%. 1664 01:48:10,335 --> 01:48:12,576 We have intermittent comm, but we are go! 1665 01:48:12,896 --> 01:48:14,815 Initiate secondary drive systems. 1666 01:48:15,015 --> 01:48:17,015 Initiating auxiliary booster sequence. 1667 01:48:17,215 --> 01:48:18,695 We're go for ignition. 1668 01:48:25,735 --> 01:48:27,254 We have auxiliary ignition. 1669 01:48:33,533 --> 01:48:34,973 Life support, how is she? 1670 01:48:35,133 --> 01:48:37,892 Heart and respiration are high but within limits. 1671 01:48:38,172 --> 01:48:39,452 Ellie, do you copy? 1672 01:48:39,693 --> 01:48:40,613 If you hear... 1673 01:48:40,732 --> 01:48:42,573 ...I am okay to go. 1674 01:48:50,891 --> 01:48:52,091 80%. 1675 01:48:52,331 --> 01:48:55,050 All vibration and G-levels are in the green. 1676 01:49:00,290 --> 01:49:02,370 Control, if you're reading me... 1677 01:49:02,650 --> 01:49:04,770 ...I am okay to go! Okay to go! 1678 01:49:05,090 --> 01:49:06,010 85%. 1679 01:49:06,169 --> 01:49:07,529 All tips are on the profile. 1680 01:49:09,689 --> 01:49:12,569 90%. We're detecting some structural instability. 1681 01:49:13,648 --> 01:49:16,408 - Is she holding? - We're within limits, barely. 1682 01:49:17,848 --> 01:49:19,729 I'm okay to go! 1683 01:49:21,648 --> 01:49:23,247 I'm okay to go! 1684 01:49:29,247 --> 01:49:30,647 My God! 1685 01:49:41,204 --> 01:49:42,565 Okay to go! 1686 01:49:42,724 --> 01:49:43,726 I'm okay! 1687 01:49:44,006 --> 01:49:45,446 100% target velocity. 1688 01:49:46,925 --> 01:49:49,119 Tremendous EMI levels around Machine! 1689 01:49:49,120 --> 01:49:51,083 Field measurements are off-scale. 1690 01:49:51,284 --> 01:49:53,525 We're approaching our abort limits. 1691 01:49:55,924 --> 01:49:57,004 Okay to go. 1692 01:50:01,964 --> 01:50:02,763 I hear her! 1693 01:50:03,283 --> 01:50:06,081 I hear her. Barely, but she's there. 1694 01:50:06,322 --> 01:50:07,441 Okay to go. 1695 01:50:07,804 --> 01:50:09,123 Says she's okay to go. 1696 01:50:12,043 --> 01:50:13,802 Steve, we're real close. 1697 01:50:14,120 --> 01:50:15,114 - Your core reading? 1698 01:50:15,115 --> 01:50:17,001 - Internal environment looks normal. 1699 01:50:17,362 --> 01:50:19,962 Inside the core, the weather's beautiful. 1700 01:50:23,881 --> 01:50:25,120 I'm okay to go. 1701 01:50:27,521 --> 01:50:28,921 I'm okay to go. 1702 01:50:29,440 --> 01:50:30,719 Initiate drop sequence. 1703 01:50:34,159 --> 01:50:35,839 On my mark. 1704 01:50:36,439 --> 01:50:37,399 10... 1705 01:50:37,919 --> 01:50:38,920 ...9... 1706 01:50:39,880 --> 01:50:40,839 ...8... 1707 01:50:42,318 --> 01:50:43,279 ...7... 1708 01:50:43,638 --> 01:50:44,598 ...6... 1709 01:50:45,198 --> 01:50:46,157 ...5... 1710 01:50:46,438 --> 01:50:47,397 ...4... 1711 01:50:47,919 --> 01:50:48,478 ...3... 1712 01:50:49,398 --> 01:50:50,318 ...2... 1713 01:50:50,517 --> 01:50:51,557 I'm okay to go. 1714 01:50:55,678 --> 01:50:57,277 Oh, God! 1715 01:51:06,435 --> 01:51:07,996 Ellie to Control. 1716 01:51:08,715 --> 01:51:11,075 Ellie to Control, do you read me! 1717 01:51:15,554 --> 01:51:17,794 Ellie to Control, do you read me! 1718 01:51:23,754 --> 01:51:24,834 I'll try... 1719 01:51:25,593 --> 01:51:26,994 ...to keep recording! 1720 01:51:27,755 --> 01:51:29,313 I'm going through... 1721 01:51:29,513 --> 01:51:31,433 ...some kind of a tunnel! 1722 01:51:46,231 --> 01:51:47,711 There's a light source ahead! 1723 01:51:48,311 --> 01:51:49,350 Brilliant... 1724 01:51:49,551 --> 01:51:50,870 ...blue-white. 1725 01:51:52,471 --> 01:51:53,991 Residual radiation? 1726 01:52:05,228 --> 01:52:06,468 It's a star. 1727 01:52:07,029 --> 01:52:08,109 I must have... 1728 01:52:08,869 --> 01:52:10,308 ...gone through a wormhole. 1729 01:52:15,267 --> 01:52:16,549 It's Vega! 1730 01:52:27,266 --> 01:52:28,946 I'm in another wormhole now! 1731 01:52:32,467 --> 01:52:33,506 I had no idea! 1732 01:52:33,745 --> 01:52:35,265 A series of them! 1733 01:52:38,106 --> 01:52:39,186 They're alive. 1734 01:52:39,465 --> 01:52:40,546 It's like... 1735 01:52:40,946 --> 01:52:43,264 ...some kind of a transit system. 1736 01:52:44,225 --> 01:52:45,543 A subway! 1737 01:52:45,704 --> 01:52:47,024 Oh, God! 1738 01:52:52,543 --> 01:52:54,383 I have to keep talking. 1739 01:52:57,343 --> 01:52:58,582 It's a triple... 1740 01:52:58,784 --> 01:53:00,943 ...no, a quadruple system. 1741 01:53:01,462 --> 01:53:02,502 Beautiful! 1742 01:53:05,702 --> 01:53:06,903 They're alive! 1743 01:53:14,862 --> 01:53:16,501 Another wormhole! 1744 01:53:16,820 --> 01:53:18,541 This one's much more violent! 1745 01:54:48,331 --> 01:54:49,291 Some... 1746 01:54:50,650 --> 01:54:52,249 ...celestial event... 1747 01:54:53,649 --> 01:54:54,609 No! 1748 01:54:55,449 --> 01:54:57,010 No words! 1749 01:54:57,371 --> 01:54:58,969 No words... 1750 01:55:00,569 --> 01:55:02,169 ...to describe it! 1751 01:55:04,209 --> 01:55:05,649 Poetry! 1752 01:55:07,088 --> 01:55:08,567 They should have sent... 1753 01:55:09,209 --> 01:55:10,328 ...a poet. 1754 01:55:10,807 --> 01:55:12,249 It's so beautiful! 1755 01:55:13,488 --> 01:55:14,647 Beautiful! 1756 01:55:16,408 --> 01:55:18,167 So beautiful. 1757 01:55:22,486 --> 01:55:24,886 I had no idea. 1758 01:57:57,868 --> 01:57:59,108 Hi, Sparks. 1759 01:58:00,909 --> 01:58:01,869 Dad? 1760 01:58:09,508 --> 01:58:11,108 I missed you. 1761 01:58:16,868 --> 01:58:17,827 Aren't you...? 1762 01:58:17,986 --> 01:58:20,706 I'm sorry I couldn't be there for you, sweetheart. 1763 01:58:30,465 --> 01:58:31,784 You're not real. 1764 01:58:33,705 --> 01:58:35,105 None of this is real! 1765 01:58:35,305 --> 01:58:36,984 That's my scientist. 1766 01:58:38,304 --> 01:58:40,014 When I was unconscious, you 1767 01:58:40,015 --> 01:58:42,424 downloaded my thoughts, my memories. 1768 01:58:43,384 --> 01:58:44,704 Pensacola! 1769 01:58:47,782 --> 01:58:50,143 We thought it might make things easier for you. 1770 01:59:03,421 --> 01:59:04,781 Why did you contact us? 1771 01:59:04,982 --> 01:59:06,622 You contacted us. 1772 01:59:07,101 --> 01:59:08,662 We were just listening. 1773 01:59:09,461 --> 01:59:10,740 There are others? 1774 01:59:11,020 --> 01:59:12,140 Many others. 1775 01:59:17,060 --> 01:59:18,260 They all... 1776 01:59:18,699 --> 01:59:21,700 ...travel here through that transit system you built? 1777 01:59:22,219 --> 01:59:23,619 We didn't build it. 1778 01:59:24,739 --> 01:59:26,219 We don't know who did. 1779 01:59:28,219 --> 01:59:30,778 They were gone long before we ever got here. 1780 01:59:31,658 --> 01:59:33,418 Maybe someday they'll come back. 1781 01:59:34,377 --> 01:59:36,777 All the civilizations you find come here? 1782 01:59:36,978 --> 01:59:38,217 Not all. 1783 01:59:39,897 --> 01:59:42,936 - Is this some test? - No, no test. 1784 01:59:45,737 --> 01:59:47,217 You have your mother's hands. 1785 01:59:57,014 --> 01:59:59,094 You're an interesting species... 1786 01:59:59,734 --> 02:00:01,295 ...an interesting mix. 1787 02:00:02,535 --> 02:00:05,174 You're capable of such beautiful dreams... 1788 02:00:06,175 --> 02:00:08,213 ...and such horrible nightmares. 1789 02:00:09,614 --> 02:00:11,374 You feel so lost... 1790 02:00:12,133 --> 02:00:14,533 ...so cut off, so alone. 1791 02:00:16,172 --> 02:00:17,493 Only you're not. 1792 02:00:21,772 --> 02:00:23,371 In all our searching... 1793 02:00:23,573 --> 02:00:26,372 ...all we've found that makes the emptiness bearable... 1794 02:00:27,091 --> 02:00:28,411 ...is each other. 1795 02:00:32,211 --> 02:00:33,811 What happens now? 1796 02:00:35,050 --> 02:00:36,131 Now? 1797 02:00:37,411 --> 02:00:38,850 You go home. 1798 02:00:39,330 --> 02:00:40,371 Home? 1799 02:00:40,850 --> 02:00:41,890 But... 1800 02:00:42,370 --> 02:00:43,770 ...I have so many questions. 1801 02:00:44,130 --> 02:00:45,730 Do we get to come back? 1802 02:00:46,808 --> 02:00:48,570 This was just a first step. 1803 02:00:49,090 --> 02:00:50,809 In time, you'll take another. 1804 02:00:52,329 --> 02:00:54,768 But other people need to see what I've seen... 1805 02:00:54,968 --> 02:00:57,849 This is the way it's been done for billions of years. 1806 02:01:00,128 --> 02:01:01,728 Small moves, Ellie. 1807 02:01:03,487 --> 02:01:05,088 Small moves. 1808 02:01:46,842 --> 02:01:48,402 We've got video on Ellie! 1809 02:01:48,603 --> 02:01:50,482 She's through! She is in the net. 1810 02:01:50,682 --> 02:01:53,002 She's alive. Get the President on the phone! 1811 02:01:53,762 --> 02:01:55,202 What's going on? How is she? 1812 02:01:56,041 --> 02:01:57,681 Ellie, this is Control. You copy? 1813 02:01:57,881 --> 02:01:59,281 - What's going on? - I don't know. 1814 02:01:59,960 --> 02:02:01,521 - She's alive. - Put her on P.A. 1815 02:02:01,721 --> 02:02:03,240 Ellie, hold on tight. 1816 02:02:03,801 --> 02:02:05,326 We're still trying to determine 1817 02:02:05,327 --> 02:02:07,000 the nature of the malfunction... 1818 02:02:07,240 --> 02:02:09,640 ...but the important thing is you're okay. 1819 02:02:09,881 --> 02:02:10,841 What? 1820 02:02:11,159 --> 02:02:12,560 It's all right. 1821 02:02:12,761 --> 02:02:14,599 The important thing is you're safe. 1822 02:02:15,559 --> 02:02:17,240 What malfunction? 1823 02:02:21,519 --> 02:02:22,798 What happened? 1824 02:02:24,357 --> 02:02:25,798 What day is this? 1825 02:02:26,599 --> 02:02:27,518 I'm sorry. 1826 02:02:27,718 --> 02:02:29,157 Did you say what day? 1827 02:02:30,678 --> 02:02:32,197 How long was I gone? 1828 02:02:34,357 --> 02:02:38,357 The IPV dropped straight through the Machine. 1829 02:02:39,236 --> 02:02:40,916 You didn't go anywhere. 1830 02:02:41,637 --> 02:02:42,916 But I did. 1831 02:02:43,156 --> 02:02:44,436 I did go. 1832 02:02:44,916 --> 02:02:46,996 That's what I've tried to tell everyone. 1833 02:02:51,475 --> 02:02:53,954 But the headset didn't record a single image? 1834 02:02:54,594 --> 02:02:55,875 Just this. 1835 02:02:56,113 --> 02:02:57,114 Static. 1836 02:02:57,315 --> 02:02:58,275 Thank you. 1837 02:02:59,635 --> 02:03:01,313 Let me show you what we saw. 1838 02:03:10,913 --> 02:03:14,433 43 separate remote cameras show exactly the same event. 1839 02:03:14,673 --> 02:03:16,062 The IPV dropped straight 1840 02:03:16,063 --> 02:03:18,032 through. Everyone saw exactly... 1841 02:03:18,352 --> 02:03:19,632 ...the same thing. 1842 02:03:20,031 --> 02:03:21,392 Nothing happened. 1843 02:03:22,991 --> 02:03:24,912 How do you explain this, Doctor? 1844 02:03:27,071 --> 02:03:28,150 I can't. 1845 02:03:28,390 --> 02:03:29,791 I'd encourage you... 1846 02:03:31,472 --> 02:03:33,591 ...not to inflame this situation... 1847 02:03:33,791 --> 02:03:35,510 ...beyond the facts. 1848 02:03:35,710 --> 02:03:38,790 Let us deal with this on the facts. 1849 02:03:39,069 --> 02:03:41,870 We are monitoring what has actually happened. 1850 02:03:42,109 --> 02:03:45,029 We are taking what we believe are factually... 1851 02:03:45,270 --> 02:03:47,189 ...appropriate steps. 1852 02:03:47,429 --> 02:03:50,349 Amid a flurry of accusations and counter-accusations... 1853 02:03:50,549 --> 02:03:53,068 ...by the nations representing the Machine Consortium... 1854 02:03:53,269 --> 02:03:55,987 ...the President has ordered a special inquiry. 1855 02:03:56,188 --> 02:03:58,868 But the appointment to the committee of Michael Kitz... 1856 02:03:59,067 --> 02:04:01,788 ...who has resigned as National Security Advisor... 1857 02:04:01,987 --> 02:04:04,347 ...has raised eyebrows on Capitol Hill. 1858 02:04:04,546 --> 02:04:06,312 I have made no decision to run for 1859 02:04:06,313 --> 02:04:08,026 Congress, announced no candidacy. 1860 02:04:08,265 --> 02:04:11,467 I resigned as National Security Advisor... 1861 02:04:11,627 --> 02:04:15,625 ...in order to devote all of my energy to this inquiry. 1862 02:04:16,344 --> 02:04:18,369 The people of the world have a 1863 02:04:18,370 --> 02:04:20,864 right to know what really happened. 1864 02:04:21,625 --> 02:04:24,144 Yet every scientific instrument confirms... 1865 02:04:24,344 --> 02:04:26,112 ...the IPV was out of contact 1866 02:04:26,113 --> 02:04:28,184 for only a fraction of a second. 1867 02:04:28,385 --> 02:04:30,103 Isn't that correct, Doctor? 1868 02:04:31,944 --> 02:04:34,183 A fraction of a second Earth time, yes. 1869 02:04:35,023 --> 02:04:36,263 Earth time? 1870 02:04:36,503 --> 02:04:39,863 Senator, I believe that the Machine opened up a wormhole... 1871 02:04:40,182 --> 02:04:42,453 ...a tunnel through space-time, also 1872 02:04:42,454 --> 02:04:44,662 known as an Einstein-Rossen Bridge. 1873 02:04:44,903 --> 02:04:47,110 Due to the effect of general relativity, 1874 02:04:47,111 --> 02:04:48,943 what I experienced as 18 hours... 1875 02:04:49,181 --> 02:04:51,302 ...passed instantaneously on Earth. 1876 02:04:51,542 --> 02:04:53,540 Isn't it true these wormholes are 1877 02:04:53,541 --> 02:04:55,420 merely theoretical predictions? 1878 02:04:55,781 --> 02:04:58,341 There is no evidence they actually exist? 1879 02:04:58,541 --> 02:05:00,220 There is no direct evidence, no. 1880 02:05:00,421 --> 02:05:01,540 Tell me... 1881 02:05:02,059 --> 02:05:04,900 ...why would these aliens go to all this trouble? 1882 02:05:05,381 --> 02:05:07,395 Bring you thousands of light years, 1883 02:05:07,396 --> 02:05:09,299 then send you home without proof? 1884 02:05:09,940 --> 02:05:12,620 They said it's how it's been done for billions of years. 1885 02:05:13,060 --> 02:05:16,299 You have no proof because they didn't want you to have any. 1886 02:05:16,578 --> 02:05:18,654 A phenomenon known in psychiatric 1887 02:05:18,655 --> 02:05:21,098 circles as a self-reinforcing delusion. 1888 02:05:21,739 --> 02:05:23,137 You think I was delusional? 1889 02:05:23,338 --> 02:05:25,251 I do think you may have suffered 1890 02:05:25,252 --> 02:05:27,337 some kind of an episode. Yes, I do. 1891 02:05:27,577 --> 02:05:30,257 I'd like to propose an alternate hypothesis... 1892 02:05:30,457 --> 02:05:32,166 ...and I'd like you to bring your 1893 02:05:32,167 --> 02:05:33,977 scientific expertise to bear on it. 1894 02:05:34,216 --> 02:05:37,057 To fake a signal from Vega... 1895 02:05:37,857 --> 02:05:39,096 ...what would you need? 1896 02:05:40,976 --> 02:05:42,705 You'd need a satellite to transmit 1897 02:05:42,706 --> 02:05:44,534 it, but it would be impossible to... 1898 02:05:44,736 --> 02:05:46,382 You'd need a satellite and 1899 02:05:46,383 --> 02:05:48,535 launch capabilities to orbit it. 1900 02:05:48,735 --> 02:05:51,935 And the message itself. To put something like this together... 1901 02:05:52,055 --> 02:05:54,294 ...so complex, drawing on many disciplines... 1902 02:05:54,495 --> 02:05:55,774 Would be impossible. 1903 02:05:57,534 --> 02:05:58,933 Impossible? 1904 02:05:59,454 --> 02:06:02,294 Is there anyone who might have been up to the challenge? 1905 02:06:03,133 --> 02:06:05,493 Someone with extraordinary technical expertise... 1906 02:06:05,813 --> 02:06:07,732 ...enormous financial resources... 1907 02:06:08,132 --> 02:06:10,231 ...someone perverse enough, eccentric 1908 02:06:10,232 --> 02:06:12,053 enough to come up with the idea? 1909 02:06:13,692 --> 02:06:14,452 Hadden? 1910 02:06:15,492 --> 02:06:17,372 S. R. Hadden. 1911 02:06:21,812 --> 02:06:23,370 You're implying that this was... 1912 02:06:23,610 --> 02:06:25,971 ...some kind of a hoax? That he engineered this? 1913 02:06:26,171 --> 02:06:27,490 S. R. Hadden... 1914 02:06:27,771 --> 02:06:29,672 ...a legendary power broker in 1915 02:06:29,673 --> 02:06:32,209 perhaps his final bid for immortality. 1916 02:06:32,409 --> 02:06:35,050 Maybe he wanted to exploit new technologies... 1917 02:06:35,210 --> 02:06:37,249 ...having world governments pick up the tab. 1918 02:06:37,449 --> 02:06:40,089 Perhaps this was his final altruistic gesture... 1919 02:06:40,368 --> 02:06:41,876 ...to unite the world in some 1920 02:06:41,877 --> 02:06:43,849 common goal. Maybe all of the above. 1921 02:06:44,208 --> 02:06:46,288 S. R. Hadden, a brilliant... 1922 02:06:46,808 --> 02:06:48,487 ...and complicated man. 1923 02:06:51,207 --> 02:06:54,848 Doctor, are you familiar with the scientific precept... 1924 02:06:55,487 --> 02:06:57,568 ...known as Occam's Razor? 1925 02:07:03,446 --> 02:07:04,566 Yes. 1926 02:07:06,486 --> 02:07:08,631 It means the simplest explanation 1927 02:07:08,632 --> 02:07:10,965 generally tends to be the right one. 1928 02:07:11,125 --> 02:07:12,205 Exactly. 1929 02:07:12,846 --> 02:07:15,285 You tell me. What is more likely here? 1930 02:07:15,484 --> 02:07:18,645 A message from aliens results in a magical machine... 1931 02:07:18,845 --> 02:07:21,445 ...that whisks you to the center of the galaxy... 1932 02:07:21,685 --> 02:07:24,404 ...to windsurf with Dad and a split second later... 1933 02:07:24,564 --> 02:07:27,924 ...returns you home without a single shred of proof? 1934 02:07:28,362 --> 02:07:31,643 Or that your experience is the result of being... 1935 02:07:31,884 --> 02:07:35,123 ...the unwitting star in the farewell performance of one... 1936 02:07:35,283 --> 02:07:36,203 ...S.R. Hadden? 1937 02:07:36,402 --> 02:07:39,963 A man with the means and motive to play you and all of us... 1938 02:07:40,162 --> 02:07:42,323 ...as pawns in the most elaborate, 1939 02:07:42,324 --> 02:07:44,361 most expensive hoax of all time? 1940 02:07:49,122 --> 02:07:52,640 You come to us with no evidence, no records... 1941 02:07:53,320 --> 02:07:55,001 ...no artifacts... 1942 02:07:55,400 --> 02:07:59,359 ...only a story that, to put it mildly, strains credibility. 1943 02:08:00,599 --> 02:08:03,440 Over half a trillion dollars were spent. 1944 02:08:03,760 --> 02:08:06,160 Dozens of lives were lost. 1945 02:08:07,199 --> 02:08:09,329 Are you going to sit there and tell 1946 02:08:09,329 --> 02:08:11,399 us we should just take this all... 1947 02:08:12,399 --> 02:08:13,798 ...on faith? 1948 02:08:17,638 --> 02:08:19,557 Please answer the question, Doctor. 1949 02:08:23,517 --> 02:08:25,638 Is it possible that it didn't happen? 1950 02:08:25,837 --> 02:08:26,877 Yes. 1951 02:08:29,596 --> 02:08:32,595 As a scientist I must concede that. I must volunteer that. 1952 02:08:36,956 --> 02:08:38,196 Let me get this straight. 1953 02:08:38,636 --> 02:08:42,435 You admit you have no physical evidence to back up your story? 1954 02:08:42,915 --> 02:08:43,795 Yes. 1955 02:08:43,995 --> 02:08:46,915 You admit you may have hallucinated this whole thing? 1956 02:08:47,634 --> 02:08:49,875 You admit if you were in our position... 1957 02:08:50,075 --> 02:08:53,474 ...you would be as incredulous and skeptical as we? 1958 02:08:54,954 --> 02:08:57,000 Then why don't you simply withdraw 1959 02:08:57,001 --> 02:08:58,753 your testimony and concede... 1960 02:08:59,034 --> 02:09:01,081 ...that this journey to the center 1961 02:09:01,082 --> 02:09:02,953 of the galaxy never took place? 1962 02:09:05,833 --> 02:09:07,592 Because I can't. 1963 02:09:14,231 --> 02:09:16,791 I had an experience. 1964 02:09:19,111 --> 02:09:21,631 I can't prove it. I can't even explain it. 1965 02:09:21,831 --> 02:09:24,670 But everything I know as a human being, everything I am... 1966 02:09:24,870 --> 02:09:26,910 ...tells me it was real. 1967 02:09:29,231 --> 02:09:30,860 I was given something wonderful, 1968 02:09:30,861 --> 02:09:32,590 something that changed me forever. 1969 02:09:32,869 --> 02:09:33,828 A vision... 1970 02:09:34,469 --> 02:09:36,028 ...of the universe... 1971 02:09:36,708 --> 02:09:38,788 ...that tells us undeniably... 1972 02:09:39,270 --> 02:09:41,508 ...how tiny and insignificant... 1973 02:09:41,668 --> 02:09:45,149 ...and how rare and precious we all are. 1974 02:09:46,268 --> 02:09:49,188 A vision that tells us that we belong to something... 1975 02:09:49,467 --> 02:09:51,995 ...that is greater than ourselves, 1976 02:09:51,996 --> 02:09:53,948 that none of us are alone. 1977 02:09:58,626 --> 02:10:01,506 I wish I could share that. 1978 02:10:04,866 --> 02:10:05,986 I wish... 1979 02:10:07,545 --> 02:10:09,945 ...that everyone, if even for one... 1980 02:10:10,266 --> 02:10:11,385 ...moment... 1981 02:10:11,584 --> 02:10:12,865 ...could feel... 1982 02:10:13,306 --> 02:10:16,185 ...that awe and humility and hope. 1983 02:10:25,184 --> 02:10:27,384 That continues to be my wish. 1984 02:11:06,939 --> 02:11:09,420 Dr. Arroway, can I get a picture, please. 1985 02:11:49,734 --> 02:11:50,814 Reverend Joss! 1986 02:11:51,013 --> 02:11:52,573 What do you believe?! 1987 02:11:58,253 --> 02:12:00,172 As a person of faith, I'm bound by a 1988 02:12:00,173 --> 02:12:02,092 different covenant than Dr. Arroway. 1989 02:12:03,772 --> 02:12:05,931 But our goal is one and the same. 1990 02:12:06,452 --> 02:12:08,011 The pursuit of truth. 1991 02:12:11,372 --> 02:12:12,650 I, for one, believe her. 1992 02:12:35,209 --> 02:12:38,008 So what happens now? We give her a medal? 1993 02:12:38,409 --> 02:12:40,727 I'd say at least a healthy grant. 1994 02:12:41,089 --> 02:12:42,703 You read the confidential report 1995 02:12:42,704 --> 02:12:44,368 from the investigating committee? 1996 02:12:44,567 --> 02:12:45,927 I flipped through it. 1997 02:12:46,407 --> 02:12:48,267 I was very interested in the 1998 02:12:48,268 --> 02:12:50,528 section on Arroway's video unit. 1999 02:12:51,248 --> 02:12:53,447 The one that recorded the static. 2000 02:12:54,645 --> 02:12:55,966 Continue. 2001 02:12:56,926 --> 02:13:00,166 The fact that it recorded static isn't what interests me. 2002 02:13:05,206 --> 02:13:06,526 Continue. 2003 02:13:07,405 --> 02:13:09,164 What interests me... 2004 02:13:09,445 --> 02:13:13,003 ...is that it recorded approximately 18 hours of it. 2005 02:13:18,003 --> 02:13:19,844 That is interesting, isn't it? 2006 02:13:26,243 --> 02:13:28,239 And you can see over there, we're 2007 02:13:28,240 --> 02:13:30,002 building 45 brand new dishes. 2008 02:13:30,282 --> 02:13:32,252 That means when you put them together 2009 02:13:32,253 --> 02:13:33,962 with all the radio telescopes... 2010 02:13:34,121 --> 02:13:35,562 ...all over the world... 2011 02:13:35,722 --> 02:13:37,740 ...we'll hear farther into space 2012 02:13:37,741 --> 02:13:39,880 than anyone has ever heard before. 2013 02:13:41,361 --> 02:13:44,200 Are there other people out there in the universe? 2014 02:13:45,080 --> 02:13:46,441 That's a good question. 2015 02:13:46,681 --> 02:13:47,800 What do you think? 2016 02:13:48,400 --> 02:13:49,320 I don't know. 2017 02:13:49,800 --> 02:13:51,240 That's a good answer. 2018 02:13:52,520 --> 02:13:53,480 Skeptic, huh? 2019 02:13:54,640 --> 02:13:56,790 The important thing is that you all 2020 02:13:56,791 --> 02:13:58,999 keep searching for your own answers. 2021 02:13:59,479 --> 02:14:01,480 One thing about the universe, though. 2022 02:14:02,359 --> 02:14:03,559 The universe... 2023 02:14:03,998 --> 02:14:06,077 ...is a pretty big place. 2024 02:14:07,038 --> 02:14:09,319 It's bigger than anything... 2025 02:14:09,599 --> 02:14:12,318 ...anyone has ever dreamed of before. 2026 02:14:13,877 --> 02:14:15,437 So if it's just us... 2027 02:14:17,198 --> 02:14:19,317 ...it seems like an awful waste of space. 2028 02:14:21,156 --> 02:14:22,115 Right? 145647