I'm a young Aerospace Engineer who graduated from RPI in 2001 and am currently working for GE Aircraft Engines designing the next new engine for the A380
Thoughts about SETI and SETI@home
1. Yes. Unknown - they will most likely contact us. They could be benevolent, or malevolent.
2. Yes. Culture, history, language.
3. Because I like to help. I think it's a great idea. None I can think of
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