On The Detection of Digiorno-like Objects in the Flavor Zone

TL;DR

This paper introduces a new SETI search approach focusing on detecting Digiorno-Like Objects in the Flavor Zone, but concludes current technology is insufficient for detection.

Contribution

It defines the Flavor Zone and Digiorno-Like Objects as a novel framework for potential extraterrestrial detection methods.

Findings

DLOs are not detectable with current technology.

The Flavor Zone is the optimal distance for cooking food near a star.

Detection of DLOs in the FZ is currently infeasible.

Abstract

Aims: This work proposes a new SETI search methodology under the assumption that a sufficiently advanced civilization could skip the middle man of converting starlight to energy to food preparation, and could directly harness their star's energy for food prep. Methods: We define the concept of the Flavor Zone (FZ): the optimal distance from a star for cooking food. To develop this definition we propose the toy model of a Digiorno-Like Object (DLO) and define the FZ as the regime for optimal cooking according to package directions. We examine the effect of orbit on DLO cooking times and paradigms. Finally, we study the feasibility of detection of DLOs in their FZs with current technology. Results: We determined that DLOs aren't detectable with current technology nor should anyone ever try.