I favor "self-destruct" and "using different technology" as reasons why we aren't detecting signs of sentient life. Based on life's incredible creativity and tenacity, it is likely to be both plentiful and -- on favorable worlds -- headed toward high complexity. But given how humans do dumb things like trying to mow a hedge and starting wars over whose god is more peaceful, I would not be surprised by flash-in-the-pan civilizations.
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Earthlike Planets Are Plentiful
I favor "self-destruct" and "using different technology" as reasons why we aren't detecting signs of sentient life. Based on life's incredible creativity and tenacity, it is likely to be both plentiful and -- on favorable worlds -- headed toward high complexity. But given how humans do dumb things like trying to mow a hedge and starting wars over whose god is more peaceful, I would not be surprised by flash-in-the-pan civilizations.
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Photographs
I took these pictures of my yard on Monday, April 12. The pear tree is blooming in the orchard. So are the pie cherries. Violets cover the…
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Listen to "I've No More Fucks to Give"
Here's a favorite music video, " I've No More Fucks to Give." I know that feel.
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Birdfeeding
Today is sunny, breezy, and mild. I fed the birds. I've seen house finches, grackles, and mourning doves today. I planted grass seed down a patchy…
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