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While not really a mathematical "equation", the Drake equation, simply for the debate it causes and the ramifications of parameter changes on what we think of a
by micaksica 10y ago
While not really a mathematical "equation", the Drake equation, simply for the debate it causes and the ramifications of parameter changes on what we think of as a race.
- _coldfire 10y agoIt is an equation, albeit probably flawed somewhere down the line. N = R* • fp • ne • fl • fi • fc • L https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_equation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_equation An excellent use of rough statistics to shatter long held beliefs. Even if life is incredibly rare, it most certainly exists somewhere else.
- IndianAstronaut 10y agoThis equation was the first serious attempt to quantify the number of civilizations in our universe. As we explore Europa and others, we will get some serious data points to improve our understanding of the origin of life in the universe.