361 Intelligent Civilizations in Milky Way Galaxy
source: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/space/02/25/galaxy.planets.kepler/index.html
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Researchers at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland constructed a computer model to create a synthetic galaxy with billions of stars and planets. They then studied how life evolved under various conditions in this virtual world, using a supercomputer to crunch the results.
In a paper published recently in the International Journal of Astrobiology, the researchers concluded that based on what they saw, at least 361 intelligent civilizations have emerged in the Milky Way since its creation, and as many as 38,000 may have formed. (end)
This type of information can make one feel rather small. Just to think and to ponder about what type of life may be out there leads to all sorts of speculations and ideas.
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GodBlessAtheism
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And if you were born there you wouldn't believe in Jesus Christ or Muhammad...
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GodBlessAtheism
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jubal
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That is almost one intelligent civilization for every day of the year on the low end. If they had representatives of each planet together and you spent one day with each person, it would take you a year to meet all of them.
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jubal
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cyman01
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all just so much fascinating speculation. luv to be around i n thousand years to see how much more we've learned----proves our incredible insignificance
- 3 years ago
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cyman01
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damnneargenius
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I presume we aren't one of them. lol
- 3 years ago
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damnneargenius
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pjacobs51
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Excellent news. Yah, I think those other guys should start paying their share of the rent for this galaxy, and maybe fix that big hole in the center too. Great post!
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pjacobs51
