I don't believe that there are aliens or any other such beings living out there in the universe. I have a hard time believing that there are even intelligent beings on Earth sometimes.
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So sad to see so many people calling themselves stupid in this thread.
Well I'm doing so because I realize how close we are to other less intelligent species and the possibilities that lie out there. Others are doing so for comedic purposes. We're what, 97% the same as gorillas? The difference between us and gorillas could easily exist between us and a more intelligent species.
We like to think of ourselves as being super intelligent, but we've only been 'civilized' for a few thousand years, if that. What about another planet that began supporting 'intelligent life' ten thousand years (absolutely nothing in space time) before us? They likely couldn't even communicate with us, much less think of us as intelligent. It would be like us trying to communicate with neanderthals. They'd think we were wild animals.
So sad to see so many people calling themselves stupid in this thread.
Well I'm doing so because I realize how close we are to other less intelligent species and the possibilities that lie out there. Others are doing so for comedic purposes. We're what, 97% the same as gorillas? The difference between us and gorillas could easily exist between us and a more intelligent species.
We like to think of ourselves as being super intelligent, but we've only been 'civilized' for a few thousand years, if that. What about another planet that began supporting 'intelligent life' ten thousand years (absolutely nothing in space time) before us? They likely couldn't even communicate with us, much less think of us as intelligent. It would be like us trying to communicate with neanderthals. They'd think we were wild animals.
Yeah, that's great and everything (and pretty much what anyone who has given this topic any real thought has also concluded), but it's also missing the point. When scientists use the term "intelligent life", they aren't using it to describe super geniuses, or even morons. When they ask "Is there intelligent life out there?" they are asking if there are other creatures out in the universe that can do things like make decisions. Yes, hardy har har, even if those decisions are stupid, like all buying a Wii U. Other animals on this planet are examples of intelligent life, even if they are not as "intelligent" as homo sapiens. I don't think people understand the term, that's all.
So with that said, and the proper definition in mind, I merely commented on the amusing joke so many people made--that they don't even consider themselves "intelligent life".
It's possible, I suppose. Also, why does everyone automatically assume that aliens are always smarter than us? For all we know it could be the opposite..
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I think it's very possible. Not to mention the things others have said here, like the universe being so big that there is at least a small chance of there being life somewhere else. And there are definitely places where life can develop, like that one moon that might have water underneath its icy surface. Basically, the chances of it may be extremely slim, considering just how rare a place like Earth is, but it's not impossible, and is worth believing in that possibility. So, yes.
Ok sorry for missing a day but I overslept this morning and to follow that up I had a crazy day at work so ummm yeah. So this will probably be today's and tomorrow's question since how late I am posting it.
Question# 452: If you could be part of your favorite book which one would it be and why?
What i mean by be part of is live in that world interact with the characters etc.
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Tails of the Bronx
Probably because the characters were pretty-intersting and the Bronx had a lot of interesting places.
(I gotta read some more books.)
Was Mariobro4. No, I'm not taking off my backpack...it's important.
Is it a cop out if I say that I wouldn't want to live in my favorite book(s)? A Song of Ice and Fire (the series of novels that Game of Thrones is based on) is endlessly fascinating and complex, but the meticulously detailed world George RR Martin has created is a pretty harsh and miserable one most of the time, even for most of the nobles.
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