The Drake Equation:
N = R * f_p n_e f_l f_i f_c L B_s
N: Number of communicating civilizations in our galaxy
n_e: Number of life-supporting planets per solar system
f_i: Probability that life on a planet becomes intelligent
B_s: Amount of bullshit you're willing to buy from Francis Drake
{{ title text: But seriously, there's loads of intelligent life. It's just not screaming constantly in all directions on the handful of frequencies we search. }}
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We did not invent the algorithm. The algorithm consistently finds Jesus. The algorithm killed Jeeves. The algorithm is banned in China. The algorithm is from Jersey. The algorithm constantly finds Jesus. This is not the algorithm. This is close.