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| Personal background |
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| Grew up in Berkeley in the late 60's and early 70's (BHS grad in '76). Worked at the Lawrence lab on the hill next to the cyclotron and played in the halls of SSL long before they built the addition. Always had a fascination with science, specifically astrophysics. Honestly believe "we are not alone". Career engineer with computer systems and live in Marin. Telescope enthusiast and Art Bell fan. Also collect reptiles, shoot competition archery, and I'm working on my FCC Technician's license for Ham radio. |
| Thoughts about SETI and SETI@home |
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| I think the SETI@Home program is very practical economically. Given the lack of funds from Uncle Sam to promote the effort as a raw scientific endeavour, being able to participate in the project as a civilian is really quite exciting. As I said in my profile, Yes, I believe extra-terrestrial life exists. Should we transmit a signal to outer space to attempt contact? Absolutely. What should we send? Images I think. Languages, or mathematical algorythms could prove difficult to decypher depending on the breaks. Why do I run SETI? Well, I play the lottery, too. If ET phones home and gets my PC, well, being the one who beats the odds would be worth more to me than all the money in the world. Well, Ok, almost. As for the project - I think it is important to pursue for the sake of science. In these days of budgets and politics, empirical thought and curiousity about the natural world is still what will ultimately advance mankind. |
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