SETI is probably the most important quest of our time, and it amazes me that governments and corporations are not supporting it sufficiently.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is vital but underfunded.
- In plain terms
- Looking for aliens is important yet governments do not support it enough.
- What can you take from it?
- Advocate for better funding of space research.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is it underfunded?
- How should we prioritize research?
Another view
Other research areas may compete for limited funds.
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