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Searching for extraterrestrial civilizations.

T B Kuiper, M Morris

Science (New York, N.Y.)

|May 6, 1977

Summary

Planning for a search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) requires minimal assumptions. Interstellar travel feasibility suggests advanced civilizations may colonize the galaxy, making SETI potentially fruitful but dependent on signal direction and coding.

Area of Science:

Astrobiology
Astrophysics
Space Exploration

Background:

Technological civilizations may develop interstellar travel capabilities, potentially colonizing the galaxy.
The feasibility of interstellar travel at 0.1c using nuclear fusion is considered.
Galactic evolution and interstellar travel timescales suggest a galaxy either empty or extensively colonized.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate assumptions for planning a search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).
To assess the likelihood of interstellar colonization by advanced civilizations.
To determine optimal strategies for SETI based on galactic colonization scenarios.

Main Methods:

Analysis of interstellar travel feasibility and timescales.
Comparison of galactic evolution and travel timescales.

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Evaluation of SETI success factors based on colonization models.

Main Results:

The galaxy is likely either devoid of technological civilizations or extensively colonized.
SETI could be productive if signals are directed towards Earth or our solar system.
Failure to detect signals may indicate a lack of advanced civilizations, inability to colonize, or non-overt contact.

Conclusions:

A high-cost, large-array SETI is premature given current uncertainties.
SETI planning should minimize assumptions about extraterrestrial intelligence capabilities and intentions.
Future SETI strategies may need to adapt based on galactic colonization evidence.