On March 23-24, 2003, the second in a series of international workshops on interstellar message design will be held in Paris. The workshop will focus on two broad themes: first, the interface of art, science, and technology in interstellar message design; and second, how to communicate concepts of altruism in interstellar messages.

Now, this is a SETI project I like ... plus, it could help to revive a long-running debate.

Alternatively, if you're in the mood to ponder "The Question": have you considered becoming an intergalactically renowned author? Unfortunately, no matter how well your work sells, the royalty payments will never arrive within your lifetime. Unless you're Mickey Mouse, of course.

Encoding Altruism: The Art and Science of Interstellar Message Composition 2003 workshop