Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

SETI Predicts We'll Find ETs by 2020

Posted by michael on from the or-they'll-find-us dept.

FTL writes "Based on the Drake Equation, Moore's Law, and the Allen Telescope, a new prediction has been made that Earth will make first contact with aliens within 20 years. Of course once we find the first aliens there's the question of can we decode their signals, would they spot our reply, and what's the lag time."

3 of 780 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Other predictions by PIPBoy3000 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I predict I'll get laid by aliens in 2020.

  2. Re:Yeah right.... by Merlin_1102 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    They already have started walking on two feet We are one step closer now I guess

  3. Re:Allien fobia (sic) by JivanMukti · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ...this does seem to be a bit of an unfortunate trend in modern thinking. Just because they look different, think different and have a different believe system we don't have to instantly nuke them when they are within reach.

    Well, I've never heard anyone refer to Al Qaeda as "modern thinking", but there's always a first time. I agree the MP3 comment falls under the category of humour, but to be cautious regarding the unknown is simply wise. No one suggested nuking (other than you). Because an alien race's agenda would be unknown, the wisest course is to avoid hysteria on either side and approach cautiously. A phobia is an irrational fear, that's not irrational; welcoming them with open arms without any knowledge about them is.