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force5 · 03-31-2005, 02:39 AM

antonio;

Is the desire to communicate an indication of ones intelligence?

I would say in some cases, depending on the reasons. Of course, some forms or methods of communication indicate just the opposite.

I do believe there is alot of intelligence out there. I also believe the probility of detecting a valid signal is remote but possible. As far as carrying on a conservation, this would be rather difficult when considering the turn-around time. As far as, "why won't they communicate with us?". Maybe they lack the patience to wait for a reply since it could take dozens if not hundreds of years. And if they take the same approach as we do, then they are probably doing more receiving than sending.

John

P.S. Some life forms don't even have a brain. But, still manage to communicate and reproduce.

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force5 Blue Belt Status: Offline Posts: 102 Thanks Given: 0 Thanked 4x in 2 Posts Join Date: Mar 2004 Rep Power: 18	03-31-2005, 02:39 AM antonio; Is the desire to communicate an indication of ones intelligence? I would say in some cases, depending on the reasons. Of course, some forms or methods of communication indicate just the opposite. I do believe there is alot of intelligence out there. I also believe the probility of detecting a valid signal is remote but possible. As far as carrying on a conservation, this would be rather difficult when considering the turn-around time. As far as, "why won't they communicate with us?". Maybe they lack the patience to wait for a reply since it could take dozens if not hundreds of years. And if they take the same approach as we do, then they are probably doing more receiving than sending. John P.S. Some life forms don't even have a brain. But, still manage to communicate and reproduce.