Re: Fermi's Paradox and DNA

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>However, what does Fermi's Paradox imply about the time scale?
>Perhaps Fermi's Paradox implies that the probability is very low for
>the formation of D/RNA. Which may suggest we could end up being the
>terraformers rather than the terraformees in this scenerio.

There is low probability. Another possibility is a race. Once
interstellar travel of any sort becomes possible the evolution of
intelligent life other than that of the first travellers ceases. If we
are indeed in a race this has consequences for how we view interstellar
travel. If we are rare we don't have to do it. If we are racing,
interstellar travel is vital for our survival.

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