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| I was born in Mobile, AL in 1956. At age 17 I joined the U.S. Navy and am a Vietnam Veteran. I then went to work for the Department of Defense for 17 years. I am now Vice President of Operations for an ISP. During my time I traveled the world extensively and saw much. Although being reared as a Catholic I was a person of extreme science and always had too many questions that could not be answered in theological discussions. At the same time without trying I have raised questions that brought others around me to now wonder deeply about the way things have come to be; sometimes to the point of getting upset with me for planting these questions making them ponder their belief. I have made attempts to substantiate my own theories of how life has evolved on our tiny planet. I have and am raising my 3 three children to ask their own questions and make their own assumptions from their answers. In summary, I have had four separate successful careers and each one carries a love for that experience and the knowledge gained in that field. We all carry the makings of success to different degrees but all require a devoted commitment to our goals. I miss my mom and dad who both passed this year; my dad was my teacher and my friend. |
| Thoughts about SETI and SETI@home |
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| I cannot fathom our existence without existence of others in the big picture. No matter how evolution has happened here we cannot be; just it. I believe we are young in the chain of beings in the universe. I cannot answer the when and how of discovery. I can although wish to be alive to see it. The benefits could be the knowledge to advance us. The dangers could be the mistrust of the human race and their intentions to an alien presence and their presence could shatter beliefs in creation. If an alien presence could come here or communicate than I believe they have learned how to live together and they have become masters of policing their worlds and quests into others. Yes, transmitting beacons may be a guiding light for extraterrestrial life to follow. I am not qualified to answer the proper things to send in a signal, but the first thing that comes to mind is evidence of our knowledge and our intentions in communication with them. I run SETI@home because: (1) It is a guideline for my children to enhance their quest for knowledge, (2) To add my own contribution to something I believe in, (3) To show my children that results only happen if you do something. My view of SETI@home is that it is a very worthwhile project with the best of intentions for all; no matter the outcome. I could only suggest that the continuation of SETI@home be a permanent project so that it may give many others the opportunity to play a role in the advancement of knowledge through communication. I personally applause the people who keep SETI@home such a great project for our world to participate in. |
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