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by JumpCrisscross 321 days ago
> It would be worth the investment to go and see

Why? I’d rather we continue surveying from a distance while sending probes to places we know will be interesting, like Titan and Europa.

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Well, we probably have resources for both (as The Humanity).
> we probably have resources for both

In the long run, yes. Possibly even in the medium term. In the short term, no--we're limited by our technological capability.

If it is a probe, its waiting to be intercepted and contacted, because this is how sentient space-worthy species find about each other.
> because this is how sentient space-worthy species find about each other.

Care to share any examples?

Don't you dare to citation needed my shitposts.