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Some proportion of civilizations would develop to the point that their signals are detectable to us (this is a parameter in the Drake equation). Since we haven'
by laretluval 6y ago
Some proportion of civilizations would develop to the point that their signals are detectable to us (this is a parameter in the Drake equation). Since we haven't detected anyone, there must be some problem in reaching that point.
- StanislavPetrov 6y agoUnless: 1) The Drake Equation is wrong and its difficult to detect advanced civilizations. 2) We have detected other civilizations but we haven't recognized their signals properly. 3) We have detected other civilizations and the government is concealing it from us. 4) The UFO footage released recently by the Pentagon is proof of detection.
- nckthrn 6y agoIANAA, but I have always wondered if dark matter / energy is an explanation for 2)