Quote by Barney Oliver

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.

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

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This quote suggests that it would be unfortunate if our reluctance or inability to afford travel prevented us from making connections with others or exploring the possibility of alien life through initiatives like the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). It implies that we should not allow financial constraints to hinder our potential for discovery and meaningful interactions, highlighting the importance of open-mindedness and the pursuit of knowledge.

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