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Why do people insist that would be that ground-breaking? I mean, on what basis? Let's say they did find water and microbes on Mars, and they turn out to be really similar to what we've got on Earth, nothing that would be really outstanding if it was found here. Will the humanity stand up all together waving hands and shouting "Yay for microbes!"?
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This mindset absolutely blows my mind. How can you not be even the tiniest bit intrigued about this outcome? A form of life untouched by the planet Earth. Microbes are a hint towards something bigger. The discovery of even the most basic forms of life opens up so many doors.
People who don't get excited about this shit baffle the hell out of me.