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[โ€“] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago (4 children)

Let's say we detect one in some other galaxy. What then? And how do you reach out to them?

[โ€“] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

Well if we find one we have proof of advanced life elsewhere in the universe. That's the most important thing. Reaching out will take millions of years.

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