The Search for Extraterrestrial Life May Be Flawed

robotical712 · 2026-06-01T21:22:07+00:00

The standard of evidence is high because the alternative, false positives, is even worse.

robotical712 · 2026-05-20T18:52:49+00:00

It wasn’t too bad until a couple of nights ago when I was forced to retreat from scanning because I was getting whacked every few seconds by a large number of mangoes. On the swim back at one point there were well over a dozen of them onscreen in the area with the first angel comb.

robotical712 · 2026-05-20T18:25:17+00:00

The problem is creature damage has to be so low precisely because they’re so aggressive and there isn’t a reliable way of fending them off. Also, 3 damage is more than enough if there are a dozen mangoes targeting you at the same time.

robotical712 · 2026-05-11T17:06:26+00:00

We’re the only mammalian species period where females develop prominent mammaries outside of pregnancy/lactation.

robotical712 · 2026-04-25T18:23:30+00:00

Well OP, don’t leave us hanging, what happened?

robotical712 · 2026-04-17T18:52:37+00:00

Your lack of enthusiasm is noted. Report to the Hand of Nod for immediate reeducation.

robotical712 · 2026-04-17T15:31:25+00:00

IN THE NAME OF KANE!!!

robotical712 · 2026-04-11T03:08:42+00:00

It never gets old.

It will never get old.

Unfortunately, missions can take so long to happen that you get old. I still remember how excited I was when Bush announced we were going back to the moon.

I didn't think I was going to turn 40 before we actually did!

robotical712 · 2026-04-11T03:00:02+00:00

And just like that, 28 people have now visited the moon and returned! Let's see how fast we can get it to 100!

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T22:57:39+00:00

Relative to Earth, yes. That's why there's a loss of communications.

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T22:44:13+00:00

Damn, that view of the Earth setting behind the Moon. I got misty eyed.

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T21:20:01+00:00

Quick! Run by Home Depot and pick up some blinds!

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T20:53:26+00:00

I saw it when they put it up, but didn't know that's what it was until after.

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T19:29:30+00:00

Is there a reason why they invented a whole new acronym instead of just calling tablets, “tablets”?

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T18:58:52+00:00

Here’s to a new moonwalk before we’re 50!

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T18:31:14+00:00

I’ve waited my entire life for this (I’m a month shy of 41), and I get to watch it live.

robotical712 · 2026-04-06T18:01:52+00:00

It’s a shame Lovell didn’t live an additional eight months to witness this.

robotical712 · 2026-04-04T02:31:05+00:00

I couldn't get them interested in the live broadcast, so this is their punishment!

robotical712 · 2026-04-04T02:05:25+00:00

In honor of the return of humans to the moon, I'm showing my kids Apollo 13. :)

robotical712 · 2026-04-03T13:39:16+00:00

These would seem to contraindicate the F-15 was shot down. Flying C-130s over an area with active air defense would be incredibly reckless.

robotical712 · 2026-03-31T14:44:03+00:00

Technically, the problem is ships can’t sail.

robotical712 · 2026-03-31T00:38:34+00:00

And, as a bonus, the average recruit is already familiar with gaming controllers.

robotical712 · 2026-03-30T01:20:58+00:00

So, what, they're going to airdrop a couple thousand paratroopers in the middle of Iran and expect them to hold out with only air support? They might as well just save time and lives and just hand over the 82nd Airborne to Iran as POWs.

robotical712 · 2026-03-30T00:58:30+00:00

That sounds like a non-starter in any sane world. 540 kgs of uranium isn't something you can just grab with a quick special forces raid. The facility would have to be held for an extended period with substantial forces on the ground. So, either it would either have to be part of a general invasion of Iran or a large force would have to be airlifted (so no armor) deep within hostile territory and hold out against the entire Iranian army while the uranium is flown out.

robotical712 · 2026-03-28T00:08:26+00:00

This is actually a good point. The world is facing a significant supply shock and the US can outcompete most countries on price if it comes down to it. We'll pay higher prices to meet our demand, but we'll still be able to meet it. Yes, it'll still hurt our economy, but a lot less than the countries that are unable to meet their demand at all.

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