
The Drake Equation (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Aliens, UFOs)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
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Estimating Extraterrestrial Civilizations
This chapter explores the Drake equation's estimates for the number of detectable civilizations in the Milky Way, suggesting potential numbers ranging from 20 to 50 million. It also examines the intersection of these estimates with Christian faith, highlighting the compatibility between belief in extraterrestrial life and theological doctrines.
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Is Earth alone? Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli unpack the Drake Equation’s quest to count alien civilizations. Is 50 million potential galactic neighbors realistic—or just hopeful math? 
