I actually believe that fundamental physic research is a more effective SETI programm, as with a better understanding of the universe we can also eventually understand potential technologies, that might enable interstellar travel and communication.
And than actually communicate and meet with aliens.
Because we have so far not seen a trace of traditional radio or light communication in space, so I guess the odds of finding one are very small.
Or we get more and more disappointed that the bounds are indeed the speed of light. And if that is the case, establishing a contact with an alien race will be very hard, if merely pinging them takes several years.
I actually believe that fundamental physic research is a more effective SETI programm, as with a better understanding of the universe we can also eventually understand potential technologies, that might enable interstellar travel and communication. And than actually communicate and meet with aliens.
Because we have so far not seen a trace of traditional radio or light communication in space, so I guess the odds of finding one are very small.
Or we get more and more disappointed that the bounds are indeed the speed of light. And if that is the case, establishing a contact with an alien race will be very hard, if merely pinging them takes several years.