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[-] nyctre@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago

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

[-] Martineski@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 5 months ago

We don't because we can't. We will just observe the thing for science and stuff.

[-] GladiusB@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

IF (and that's a big if) it would lead to clues how to build one. And we could direct communications precisely at it and hope for something to come back.

[-] BorgDrone@lemmy.one 4 points 5 months ago

Just knowing that it can be done at all would be huge win.

[-] Demuniac@lemmy.world 6 points 5 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.

this post was submitted on 11 May 2024
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