/sci/ - Science & Math

>>15061116
Logically? No since the probability of there being another sentient species with equal or greater intelligence than our own is estimated to be in the 1 in billions. But incase that 1 in billions does somehow happen it's best to have some organization ready to communicate, funding does not have to be massive though just enough to keep the lights on and legislation in place to pump money into them if a first contact situation occurs.

>>12550647
>filterfags
Reminder that Phosphorus is still limited on the galactic scale and with the current estimated levels it's almost guaranteed that any other lifeform in the Galaxy is at the same stage of development as we are if not even less developed.