New Take on SETI: Astro-ph/0506110

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The forum discussion centers around the article titled "astro-ph/0506110," which explores concepts related to postbiological evolution and the potential for life forms to adapt to extreme environments. Participants express interest in the implications of the article, particularly regarding the evolution of life in cold, dry vacuums as opposed to current warm, moist environments. One user, Spin_Network, plans to incorporate insights from the article into a creative work titled "You cannot travel to your own past history, but you can travel to other civilization histories." The discussion highlights the article's relevance for speculative thought on evolution and extraterrestrial life.

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http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/0506110


Edit: This is just in case anyone is interested or wants to take it as a point of departure, for discussion. The article does not reflect my personal viewpoint, though it might reflect yours. Personally I might subscribe to the part about postbiological evolution (where animals evolve to live in cold dry vacuum instead of warm moist pressurized environments like now and start being made of other materials than meat). But that is not what the article is about.
 
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marcus said:

Very interesting Marcus :cool:

I am in the process of finishing off my 'Magnus-Opus' post/short story!..called: You cannot travel to your own past history, but you can travel to other civilization histories.

I intend to make use of the content of linked paper you have provided, many thanks, amazing.
 
Spin_Network said:
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I intend to make use of the content of linked paper you have provided, .

delighted you found it useful, Spin_Network!
my bedtime. maybe others will too
 

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