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So hypothetically we observe that there is life somewhere, say beyond our ability to reach. What’s the next step beyond arguing about the math now that this is
by MOARDONGZPLZ 3y ago
So hypothetically we observe that there is life somewhere, say beyond our ability to reach. What’s the next step beyond arguing about the math now that this is confirmed?
- Filligree 3y agoThen we can stop arguing about the math.
- awb 3y agoDetecting life would still be a small sample size. You’d need to detect life or rule it out on a variety of planet sizes, ages and compositions at a variety of distances around a variety of star types, ages and sizes at varying locations in the galaxy before we’d have enough data to make confident predictions.
- 1970-01-01 3y agoThe next step is arguing about communications. Do you trust the unforgiving universe to respond kindly? Is it a dark forest trap?