Rookie_human t1_j8wgtsm wrote
Why do scientists keep looking for planets similar to earth to find extraterrestrial life? I think it is rather selfish of us as a species to expect life to only exist in earth like conditions. Perhaps life in another form is much more common then we are. I am all for science and hope this project is succesfull and finds interestings things. But i do hope humanity would broaden its mind on what the definition of life entails.
jhmadden t1_j8wshse wrote
We simply have to focus on what we know until we find other examples of life. Think of it like a puzzle, you start with the edges and work in but also keep your eyes out. These instruments can detect a wide range of light, if there is something that doesn’t make sense right away we will surly investigate it more. We can and will do both, it’s just not the primary mission. A telescope to only look for something completely foreign and unknown is unlikely to get funding.
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