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The Drake Equation is an interesting bit of wondrous speculation, that seeks to

incorporate several reasonable statistical assumptions, that are based loosely on

astronomical observations, into a single mathematical operation.

The output of the operation is . . . The number of planets in our galaxy that are

presently inhabited by technologically accomplished, intelligent civilizations.

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