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re: Do you believe there are other intelligent life forms out there?More intelligent
Posted on 2/25/15 at 11:57 pm to SuperSaint
Posted on 2/25/15 at 11:57 pm to SuperSaint
quote:I think this is a key. A lot of general assumptions about aliens seem to be based on them having the same basis for life as us. Just because we can't imagine a reasonable alternative doesn't mean it doesn't exist.
not something carbon based like humans.
The universe is so vast, I'd almost be amazed if there wasn't some other form of life somewhere out there. And I'd assume it's pretty unlikely we'd ever cross paths.
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Posted on 2/26/15 at 12:01 am to TMDawg
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I think this is a key. A lot of general assumptions about aliens seem to be based on them having the same basis for life as us. Just because we can't imagine a reasonable alternative doesn't mean it doesn't exist. The universe is so vast, I'd almost be amazed if there wasn't some other form of life somewhere out there. And I'd assume it's pretty unlikely we'd ever cross paths.
All of this. Our definition of "life" is pathetically narrow (although understandable given the makeup of our species' faculties), especially when held up to the obvious pantheon of celestial possibilities.
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