[RadioAstronomer]

Take a look at the Drake equation. Base on the laws of probability alone, gives us a way of predicting if life is out there.

[JoeSchem]

Take a look at the Drake equation. Base on the laws of probability alone, gives us a way of predicting if life is out there.

Every variable in the Drake equation is an assumption. The laws of probability only come into play when you multiply the variables together, and that doesn't change the danger of the Garbage In/Garbage Out.

[Joe Hadenuf]

Yes, I did see your post regarding the Drake equation, however I am not familier with it.

[Exnihilo]

Really? What IS the probability of abiogenesis? What are the precursors necessary for this probability to hold? Do tell.