60 years later, is it time to update the Drake equation?

Re:60 years later, is it time to update the Drake equation? by colordrops on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @01:58PM (#27198523)

Question: is it possible that the universe is geared for DNA based life to emerge through abiogenesis? Just as the same crystals form under the same circumstances no matter where you are, perhaps DNA based life is the same, just a fundamental standard pattern you can find through abiogenesis at multiple points in time and location. Why do we presume that our form of life is so special?

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Re:60 years later, is it time to update the Drake equation? by jawns on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @03:11PM (#27199543)

I don't think it entails presumption that our form of life is special to say, "You can't determine frequency based on a single data point."

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