A groundbreaking hypothesis suggests that distant stars, racing through the cosmos at extraordinary speeds, might be under the control of intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations.
This idea comes from Belgian philosopher and researcher Clément Vidal, whose recent paper explores the potential of “hypervelocity stars” as interstellar transportation systems for advanced alien societies.
Dr. Clément Vidal is a philosopher with a background in logic and cognitive sciences. To satisfy his intellectual curiosity when facing the big questions, he brings together many areas of knowledge such as cosmology, physics, astrobiology, complexity science, evolutionary theory and philosophy of science.
At first glance, the concept might sound far-fetched, but it has a logical foundation. Imagine the implications of moving an entire star system—planets, moons, and all—across the galaxy.
Such a feat could serve practical purposes, such as escaping a looming supernova explosion or relocating to a more resource-rich region of space. With your homeworld intact, you wouldn’t need to leave “home” behind; instead, you could take it with you.
How Could Aliens Move a Star?
According to Vidal, the key lies in utilizing the star’s immense energy. By ejecting material from the star’s surface in a controlled manner, an advanced civilization could generate thrust, effectively steering the star through space.
This stellar propulsion concept isn’t purely speculative; the physics of such a mechanism aligns with our understanding of how energy and momentum work on a cosmic scale.
The idea extends to binary star systems as well, where the gravitational interactions between two stars could be exploited to amplify motion and control. This would make binary star systems particularly attractive candidates for intelligent manipulation.