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> Undoubtedly, the most exciting kind of alien life would be the intelligent kind But intelligent non-life would be even more exciting! Note that SETI is the s
by millstone 12y ago
> Undoubtedly, the most exciting kind of alien life would be the intelligent kind
But intelligent non-life would be even more exciting! Note that SETI is the search for ET intelligence, not ET life.
I mean, read this:
> As robotic space probes continue to explore the solar system, visiting planets, moons, and asteroids, they're finding watery environments where microbial life could grab hold
If robots are better than life for exploring the solar system and visiting remote planets, why are we looking for signs of life, instead of signs of robots?
- lloeki 12y agoSpin is a great read. [0]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_(novel) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spin_(novel)
- thomasahle 12y agoHm, now I just read the entire plot on the Wikipedia page. Does that mean I don't have to read the book?
- bjelkeman-again 12y agoA shame, I think the novel was more entertaining than the plot summary. But then I didnt know the outcome.