2006-11-02 10:21:22 · 9 answers · asked by Janee L 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
I sure an advanced race can come up with something better than traveling around in a tin can. Why be in any confined space at all?
2006-11-02 10:25:46 · update #1
Because we wouldn't take them seriously otherwise. Which is more impressive, a spinning web of lights coming in from deep space and landing in Central Park, or a hand-held Traversiod that makes it look like you came from down the hall? When an alien decides to reveal itself, it doesn't want to waste its time having to convince you. So they spend the money and let us think we're smart.
2006-11-02 15:47:45 · answer #1 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So far we've seen no verifiable evidence of other sentient species. That said, I believe with some certainty that somewhere in our galaxy at some past, present, or future time, a sentient species did/does/will exist.
Why haven't we heard from them?
Perhaps they are not technologically advanced enough to be heard. They may be mastering stone knives right now, or experiencing their own Rennaisance.
Perhaps they are here right now. Any species sufficiently advanced to travel interstellar distances would be able to hide or masquerade with ease. That Boeing 737 that just flew by may be a surveillance craft.
Perhaps they are so far away they will never notice us and vice versa.
Perhaps they existed a million years ago and died out.
Perhaps they will exist a million years from now.
It is really impossible to know for sure.
The Drake Equation suggests that there is sentient life out there. The Fermi Paradox casts doubt. Play around with the calculation form at the second link and see what you think.
2006-11-02 21:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by Otis F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off there is no proof of aliens. Secondly, if there are aliens, how do you know they use space ships. An interesting Science Fiction book about alieanic space ships is First Contact, by Hugh Walters.
2006-11-02 19:49:29 · answer #3 · answered by erniecub34 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What aliens ?
I don't believe anyone has seen any aliens lately...
I presume however that there are sophisticated aliens
and see no reason that they would or could not use
space ships if they wanted to..
2006-11-02 18:25:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I know what you mean, I have three space ships sitting in the back yard that I can't even sell because they are last year's model!
2006-11-02 18:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by teef_au 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
U need to think of earth as our space ship and we are on a very long trip if we don't kill each other.
2006-11-02 19:29:16 · answer #6 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A ship, okay.
A spaceship, that's a conception that you have given it.
Who said they were sophisticated or more intelligent to begin with?
And the answer to your question would be "for protection".
2006-11-02 18:29:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your assuming allot. What makes you assume they do? Any 4th dimensional being would be able to move through space and time without moving themselves at all.
2006-11-02 18:35:55 · answer #8 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you prefer they use? Space Bentleys?
2006-11-02 18:24:17 · answer #9 · answered by . 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋