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Re:60 years later, is it time to update the Drake equation? by thaumasiotes on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @04:53PM (#27200938)
> Does anyone even consider it serious science?

Yes, just like there are people who consider Crystal Power serious science. A lot of people are deeply impressed by the Drake Equation, presumably because they can't understand it.

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Re:60 years later, is it time to update the Drake equation? by neolog on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @06:23PM (#27202062)
What's unserious about it?
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Re:60 years later, is it time to update the Drake equation? by thaumasiotes on Tuesday May 18, 2021 @06:55PM (#27202323)
Literally every part of it.
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