I found this pop-science news article where scientist are seriously trying to use Bayesian reasoning to change beliefs of the field.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-07-astrophysicists-logic-downplay-probability-extraterrestrial.html
[LINK] Scientists use Bayesian reasoning to update the drake equation for the existence of ET’s
I found this pop-science news article where scientist are seriously trying to use Bayesian reasoning to change beliefs of the field.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-07-astrophysicists-logic-downplay-probability-extraterrestrial.html