| Personal background |
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Gender: Male
Born: 1955
Live: Sydney, Australia
Hobbies: Computing, Rock'n'Roll dancing |
| Thoughts about SETI and SETI@home |
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1. Yes, I beleive that there must be extraterrestrial life somewhere in the universe. I think we will discover this life either when our technology permits us to leave the solar system, or when they decide we should? The benefits or dangers of the discovery of this life will depend on whether it remains just a "discovery", or whether we actually "converse" with them? There is no danger as far as I can see to the discovery of this life, but there is the benefit that with this knowledge the human race might learn to live more harmoniously together. That is, it may create an environment more conducive to unity. Admittedly this is more likely to happen through fear of being inferior to them, but it may also happen through the sharing of science and knowledge because we will want to "know" more. Alternatively, if we go straight into dialog with them, then I would fear that, subject to who is in control of the dialog at this end, we may "upset" them as they learn our warlike history. Further, it is likely that should this dialog not be shared, then rather than unite us, it might separate us further. I would also hope that it is not a corporation that they talk to first as it is probable that the corporation will look to profit from any information or discovery that might present itself, rather than share it?
2. Yes, we should. The contents should be how to communicate with us, our location in the universe and that we are peaceful... nothing else.
3. Because I would like to be alive when first contact/discovery is made. I think the project is very good, although as yet I aam very new to it. I have no suggestions at this time. |
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