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I could be wrong on this point, but isn't the underlying assumption with SETI that when we listen that we will also respond?
by ericb 15y ago
I could be wrong on this point, but isn't the underlying assumption with SETI that when we listen that we will also respond?
- nhaehnle 15y agoWell, it's called Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence, not Communication with Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. At least right now they aren't sending anything, and I'm sure there will be plenty of time to discuss this issue before and if they ever find anything. I agree with you that it makes sense to be careful. Sending high-powered directed radio signals before we really know what we're dealing with does sound like a bad idea.