Originally Posted by
justintime
The reason they have to go farther into space is because there are no signs of ETI in our neighborhood. And the SETI search is broadbased scanning millions of stars. You read the quote challenging Sagan.
I read the quote. The idea that it 'challenged' Sagan is entirely in your head. SETI was looking to see if ET was out there, broadcasting. Not to share cake recipes with him.