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As a tool for quantifying the number of civilisations, agree, the Drake Equation is not so useful given the known unknowables. But as a tool for stimulating di
by smingo 4y ago
As a tool for quantifying the number of civilisations, agree, the Drake Equation is not so useful given the known unknowables.
But as a tool for stimulating discussion, creating engagement for SETI, or as an exemplar for Fermi Estimation, it's excellent.