neutronbumblebee

True, although given how little of the universe we are aware of I think the evidence can only grow. Thanks for the explanation.

Well the Drake equation is quite speculative but we are gradually filling in blanks. Exoplanets for example. It’s just those last few terms that are tricky. If we found evidence of prehistoric life on Mars that might help as well. But the general response that intelligent life is always doomed and we all deserve to die for making occasionally stupid decisions is unhealthy I agree.

But how does this differ from some God preserving humans for their own reasons or fairies doing it magically for that matter. Unknowable superhuman forces isnt a useful starting hypothesis for this question. After all how can it be tested? There doesn’t seem to be anything it proves or disproves.

That and faster than light travel being accidental time travel is my answer. The aliens are here but in our past. They are also wondering which species of dinosaur was broadcasting all that TV.

How did they counter the risk from lead pipes? Coating the inside? Or just avoiding. I imagine the deaths or symptoms of lead workers were an indication it was toxic. But the effects of widespread dust wouldn’t be easy to detect

Tends to support the claims made about this discovery that the burials were culturally driven. One of the odd things about the remains was their very consistent adult size. This would only be the case if males were the same size as females which would be unusual given other related species.

The results of this study build upon previous insights from the Rising Star team about Homo naledi’s possible behavior. In 2023, the Rising Star team discovered evidence of possible fire, symbols, and buriald.

In in 2025, the team published additional evidence to support their findings of intentional burial practices and the creation of rock engravings.

From wits.ac.za/…/protein-analysis-of-homo-naledi-foss…