The Drake Equation At 60: Reconsidered And Abandoned
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J. Gertz. (2021), JBIS, 74, pp.258-268
Refcode: 2021.74.258
Abstract:
Each of the individual factors of the Drake Equation is considered. Each in turn is either abandoned or redefined and finally reduced to a single new factor, fd, the fraction of technological life that is detectable by any means. However, neither the Drake Equation, nor its replacement, can actually solve for N. Only a vibrant SETI program and, ultimately, contact with an alien civilization might result in the determination of N.