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From the article; >In the end, the team’s conclusions do not mean that humanity is alone in the Universe, or that the odds of finding evidence of extra-terrest
by rmm 8y ago
From the article;
>In the end, the team’s conclusions do not mean that humanity is alone in the Universe, or that the odds of finding evidence of extra-terrestrial civilizations (both past and present) is unlikely. Instead, it simply means that we can say with greater confidence – based on what we know – that humanity is most likely the only intelligent species in the Milky Way Galaxy at present.
- itronitron 8y ago>> we can say with greater confidence – based on what we know if I know nothing, then I can say a lot of things with greater confidence, especially if I couch the statement with 'based on what we know.'
- woogiewonka 8y agoHad exact same thought. "Based on what we know (which is not enough), I can say with greater confidence" ^^ oh really?
- yborg 8y agoHeadline: "New model predicts that we’re probably the only advanced civilization in the observable universe." I'm trying to straight-up boycott sites that plain and simple use falsehoods to attract clicks, and everyone else should, too.
- sosodaft 8y agonoble but futile