![]() I didn't become rich, but instead I was inspired by Frank to work on some of the most fundamental questions we have as humans. ![]() While other homebrewers were designing and selling the first home computers, I spent my time figuring out how to utilize the first computer chips for SETI experiments, thanks to Frank. Everybody in Homebrew became ultra-rich, except me. When the first microcomputer chips came out in the early 70's I joined the Homebrew Computer Club, along with Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. ![]() Frank conducted the first SETI experiments capable of detecting radio signals at nearby stars distances, He continued to be a large influence on the field into his 90s.ĭan Werthimer had this to say: If it weren't for Frank, I'd be filthy rich. We are sad to report that SETI pioneer and originator of the Drake Equation passed away on September 2nd.
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