Someone once said that there are 2 kinds of science. There is the "non-stick frying pan" science, and the kind of science that on first glance doesn't hold any technological benefit, but can result in very interesting developments.
I would categorize the search for ET life into the second category. It is not that finding life on other planets far away has any immediate benefit, but it would be fair to say that it might lead to other discoveries that might.
As for what other life forms might be, it stands to reason most life will not have any technological skills at all, even on Earth there aren't that many species that do. The same is true for being bipeds. But it is not inconceivable that there are other lifeforms out there that are on equal level or more advanced in terms of technology. Since we haven't found any it is hard to say. I would say that there is no harm in looking for life. I would not make it an immediate priority though.
I would categorize the search for ET life into the second category. It is not that finding life on other planets far away has any immediate benefit, but it would be fair to say that it might lead to other discoveries that might.
As for what other life forms might be, it stands to reason most life will not have any technological skills at all, even on Earth there aren't that many species that do. The same is true for being bipeds. But it is not inconceivable that there are other lifeforms out there that are on equal level or more advanced in terms of technology. Since we haven't found any it is hard to say. I would say that there is no harm in looking for life. I would not make it an immediate priority though.
Best regards,
Leo van Miert
Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall --Torque is how far you take the wall with you
Leo van Miert
Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall --Torque is how far you take the wall with you
