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Primes are not random math, and primes do not occur in astronomy sightings. https://modulouniverse.com/2015/02/16/prime-numbers-and-et/ https://modulouniverse.
by jacobush 6y ago
Primes are not random math, and primes do not occur in astronomy sightings.
https://modulouniverse.com/2015/02/16/prime-numbers-and-et/ https://modulouniverse.com/2015/02/16/prime-numbers-and-et/
- ben_w 6y agoIn an alternate reality where we observed prime numbers in space, I suspect we’d be telling ourselves they must have a natural cause in the same way we’re looking at dark matter and arguing what type of particle it is made of. And if we did decide it had to be aliens, the point is they don’t have to be intelligent to do prime numbers — they might be space cicadas who evolved to spread around Oort clouds by gathering enough uranium to go prompt-critical[0]. From the point of view of aliens looking at us if we detonated nukes in a prime sequence, the same arguments apply. [0] this is a reference to a novel or short story which I can’t remember enough details of to find on Google or DDG.
- jacobush 6y agoSpace cicadas would be pretty awesome too I think! If a species finds those and aren't delighted, I feel sorry for them. (At least the first time they find space cicadas.)