Re: SETI and The Fermi Paradox

On Sep 17, 11:52�am, "Chris.B" <chri...@nypost.dk> wrote:

On Sep 17, 10:17�am, berk <bayareab...@yahoo.com> wrote:

I'm reentering this thread in the middle and find talk of Human
existence on the surface of Venus. (correct?)

- Humans stay in orbit.

- Tele-operated waldos operate on the surface, for what ever reason
other than exploration and discovery that humans would/will ever
actually go to Venus in the 1st place.

If it can be chalked up to "because it's there" then OK. But long term
outpost type stuff is ridiculous.

Berk


Why are we so consumed with exploration of the distant when our
understanding of the near (and deep) is so lacking? Don't our oceans
have mystery enough for our race of men? A more alien environment
would be hard to conceive. Yet it goes largely unexplored. Wasted and
polluted before we have even gained a real foothold below the surface.
The seas contain a far greater volume and area than dry land yet we
make little use of it for shelter or accommodation. We are hardly
conscious of the depths beyond out own highly valued shores. Who knows
who (or what) else might think the same? Given the transparency and
regular observation of our atmosphere where more fitting for an alien
race to hide than below the surface? :-)


Much of our Eden/Earth has gotten past the point of no return.  We
need to be looking elsewhere.

 ~ BG