Re:Model predicts we're the only advanced civilization in th...
by hibbelig on Monday June 25, 2018 @04:04AM
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> Also, the article seems to use "our galaxy" and "the universe" as interchangeable terms, which of course they are not.
I didn't find that. For example, there is the following paragraph; it clearly distinguishes between our galaxy and the universe:
> In the end, the team’s conclusions do not mean that humanity is alone in the Universe, or that the odds of finding evidence of extra-terrestrial civilizations (both past and present) is unlikely. Instead, it simply means that we can say with greater confidence – based on what we know – that humanity is most likely the only intelligent species in the Milky Way Galaxy at present.
I didn't find that. For example, there is the following paragraph; it clearly distinguishes between our galaxy and the universe:
> In the end, the team’s conclusions do not mean that humanity is alone in the Universe, or that the odds of finding evidence of extra-terrestrial civilizations (both past and present) is unlikely. Instead, it simply means that we can say with greater confidence – based on what we know – that humanity is most likely the only intelligent species in the Milky Way Galaxy at present.