I live in Denver, CO. I'm a senior computer operator at a major mutual fund company. I'm an avid computer gamer and enjoying building my own computers.
1. Not sure. When the time comes for humans to discover ET they will probably make themselves known. We could possible become aware of a plane of existence that was known to us but due to the lack of the technology we could not get there in one lifetime. They may be out looking for suitable planets to inhabit.
2. Yes, Hello might be good.
3. I believe it to be a worth while venture. I hope Seti is going to be around a long time.
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