We produce garbage therefore we exist

Abstract

The past few centuries were testimonies of an increasing power of mankind over nature. The industrial revolution was the breakdown of a new era, bringing comfort, speed, welfare and civilization. Although this new era also present side effects, mankind, as the rulers of planet earth, are definitely proud of their achievements. This proudness can be observed in the attempts to contact and identifies other civilizations in the universe, like one that wants to shout to the stars: Hey, is there someone out there? Come to see our civilization and what we are doing.