tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485997200234349788.post8857607296222442594..comments2024-03-07T12:48:21.070+00:00Comments on MAGONIA REVIEW: LIFE OUT THEREUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485997200234349788.post-57625932476409269392012-02-14T16:27:07.873+00:002012-02-14T16:27:07.873+00:00Is it fair to conclude SETI has failed? Not reall...Is it fair to conclude SETI has failed? Not really, the effort is still underway. In addition, the surveillance undertaken to date cannot be considered to be comprehensive.<br /><br />Is it reasonable to project that a civilization would beam a message toward us? Recent discoveries of planetary systems around other stars will make it feasible for SETI to conduct focused searches of the most promising systems. In principle, such increased knowledge of the neighborhood could support non-random communication outreach efforts. Maybe others have already noted the existence of planet Earth.<br /><br />Is SETI conducting the proper efforts? That is a tough one. The program has been adaptable and has incorporated new technologies. No doubt, if it survives into the future, it will change with the times. But in addition to fundamental questions over the anticipated nature of the signal one has to wonder if a focus on things like planets in the habitable zone has much relevance at all for advanced civilizations. There are so many unknowns it is hard to know where to begin, how to proceed and how to interpret the apparently negative results already in hand.<br /><br />The challenges facing SETI scientists are immense. Small wonder that obvious success has been elusive. To me, it is remarkable that they have been able to find scientists willing to dedicate their time and careers to the effort.<br /><br />Thank you for the review. I look forward to reading Dr. Halley's book.Tyler Kokjohnnoreply@blogger.com