I'm a computer programmer, born in 1968 (so do some math to calculate my age).
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Thoughts about SETI and SETI@home
ET does exist! I'm pretty sure. The question however is: 'will it be intelligent and able to communicate?' In such a huge universe it's just impossible that we are alone. Though I don't think we will never meet them in person, it's probable we locate them and even communicate.
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