> the Drake Equation is a religious statement. That is, it is a creative speculation Creative speculation is not religion just as thought is not superstition.

> the Drake Equation is a religious statement. That is, it is a creative speculation Creative speculation is not religion just as thought is not superstition. Creative speculation + experimental verification = science Creative speculation + certain belief without evidence = religion Creative speculation + allowing uncertainty = reasoning Creative speculation + action = decision making Creative speculation + business implementation = startup