Barney Oliver Quotes

A collection of quotes by Barney Oliver.

Barney Oliver (1916-1995) was a renowned scientist and inventor. He is best known for his contributions to the field of electronics and communication technology. Oliver played a key role in the development of high-frequency vacuum tubes during World War II and later made significant advancements in radar and satellite communications. He also co-founded the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute, where he conducted groundbreaking research in the search for intelligent life beyond Earth. Oliver's work and innovations continue to have a profound impact on modern technological advancements.

If interstellar travel is as time- or energy- demanding as t

If interstellar travel is as time- or energy- demanding as the above figures indicate, it is far from obvious what the motive for colonization might be.

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It would be a pity if, frustrated by the price of travel, we

It would be a pity if, frustrated by the price of travel, we elected to become a society that never made contact, that never gave SETI a fair chance.

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