Re: SETI

Paul J Gans wrote:

Bob, modern physics was basically unknown in 1800. Do not
delude yourself into thinking that we luckily live in the
golden age when all of physics was finally figured out.

I have a fair notion of what is possible NOW. I have almost
no idea as to what will be possible in 2200.

One thing we do know. Gravity is 10^40 times weaker than electromagnetic
forces. And the speed of light is the speed limit for the cosmos. And
forget about worm holes. If they exist at all they are unstable.

Bob Kolker

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