>The datastream will include a specially designed primer, or set of simple scientific principles and data that would be common to all extraterrestrial intellige

>The datastream will include a specially designed primer, or set of simple scientific principles and data that would be common to all extraterrestrial intelligences, providing a common base of reference to enable those receiving the signal to commence the mammoth task of decoding the encyclopedia. The message will be accompanied by a short video message by Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales, and images required for the re-creation of fundraiser banners. Yes it's humor, but there's a plan for the banners to live on after the extinction of mankind.