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''Update:'' this needs to be adjusted per the fact that the 100 billion figure is derived from the observable universe and the actual entire universe is large. So changed above to a positive order relation. | ''Update:'' this needs to be adjusted per the fact that the 100 billion figure is derived from the observable universe and the actual entire universe is large. So changed above to a positive order relation. | ||
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<li> Third, I assume in this century sufficient advances to make a positive statement of fact. Astrophysics will advance so that a generalized Drake Equation will have been given empirical support on the number of planets that could support life. SETI and the like will confirm or not that EM level civilizations have or have not existed at least in this galaxy.</li><br/> | <li> Third, I assume in this century sufficient advances to make a positive statement of fact. Astrophysics will advance so that a generalized Drake Equation will have been given empirical support on the number of planets that could support life. SETI and the like will confirm or not that EM level civilizations have or have not existed at least in this galaxy.</li><br/> | ||
<li> At this point the epistemological basis will be set for making an assessment of the existence of 1 above.</li> | <li> At this point the epistemological basis will be set for making an assessment of the existence of 1 above.</li> | ||
