Quote by Paul Davies

To expect alien technology to be just a few decades ahead of ours is too incredible to be taken seriously.

To expect alien technology to be just a few decades ahead of

Summary

This quote suggests that the idea of expecting alien technology to be only a few decades more advanced than our own is implausible and should not be seriously considered. It implies that the advancements made by extraterrestrial civilizations would surpass our own capabilities to such a significant degree that it would be difficult to fathom or comprehend. Therefore, the quote emphasizes the need to broaden our perspective and entertain the possibility of more drastic disparities in technological development between humans and potential alien beings.

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