By John Gruber
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Astronomer David Whitehouse asks why we’re trying to make contact with alien civilizations, given that the only ones that might possibly respond within our lifetimes would be, by definition, so technically advanced that they could conquer or destroy us.
I say don’t worry, Will Smith or Bruce Willis will figure something out.
★ Thursday, 28 June 2007