I'm from Ireland but living in England. I'm a clinical scientist and I love anything to do with space etc.
Thoughts about SETI and SETI@home
Yes I think it does exist. I would assume them to be more advanced than us but not necessarily more hospitable.
I think it's a good idea for a beacon with messages of what we are but would feel for any alien if they landed in this world!
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