Arthur C. Clark Apeals for S.E.T.I Funding
Formatted By CammoDude
01-07-2000
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27th October 1993.
The Executive Secretary
The British Interplanetary Society
London.
I am deeply distressed to learn that the work of the S.E.T.I. Institute is no longer to be funded by the United States Government.
One of the most important of all philosophical questions is whether there are other intelligent lifeforms in the universe with whom we may one day make contact.
The work of the S.E.T.I. Institute is far too important to be allowed to drop, but as it is for the benefit of every country in the world, we should all support it in any way we can.
I would therefore suggest that the British Interplanetary Society should lead the support from this country, and am arranging for a cheque to be forwarded to you for this purpose.
Yours faithfully,
Arthur C. Clarke, C.B.E.
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