The Captain is now reasonably convinced that no technologically intelligent life exists in this system and orders a long duration probe to be sent to the planet to search for signs any technological constructions. The probe is programmed to make a three level search for technological artifacts. Each level is programmed to make seven passes around the planet from different angles and compare all images in tridimensional form. The scan starts from a high altitude level and proceeds to a low altitude level for scanning. No recognizable technological forms are discovered. The captain and crew have a built in bias about technology that causes them to not consider how low the threshold of technology actually is. When spaceflight is common, the spear is not recognizable as a technological asset. The captain is convinced that no intelligent life is present on the planet.
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