It seems possible that they could exist. What do you think?
2006-11-07 09:38:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
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.
2006-11-07 09:43:37 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The Roswell alien landing was revealed to be a hoax. To answer your question, yes. There is an impossibly large amount of space in the universe, and it would be stupid to think we are the only planet with life on it.
2006-11-07 17:43:50 · answer #2 · answered by The Wired 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I do, that is why the government is considering putting a fence on the Mexican border.
To your point, I believe there are extraterrestrial entiies somewhere. Perhaps they are not in our form, prhaps we are special in that way...but in any case, it would seem odd that life could not develop in the way life developed on earth. The universe is infinite. Infinity is a big place.
2006-11-07 17:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think people are full of it to think this planet is the only one with life on it.
2006-11-08 08:49:03 · answer #4 · answered by chris wick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As much as i think it would be cool to think about .I don't think so. If they did it would help those who believe in the big bang theory.
2006-11-07 18:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by carolinatinpan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure........we'd have to be pretty arrogant to think we are the only ones smart enough to live in this universe.
2006-11-07 17:47:54 · answer #6 · answered by FireBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE UNIVERSE IS TOO BIG FOR US TO BE THE ONLY INTELLIGENT LIFE IN IT. IN YOUR FACE, BIBLE FREAKS!!!!!
ANCIENT EGYPTIANS DREW HIEROGLYPHICS SHOWING ALIENS 3000+ YEARS AGO. SO WHAT DO YOU THINK??
2006-11-07 17:41:40 · answer #7 · answered by thundergnome 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there's life on this planet, why not others?
2006-11-07 17:47:41 · answer #8 · answered by goldielocks123 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hells yea, its a major cover up by our govt. roswell had many recovered alien bodies... they covered it up
2006-11-07 17:40:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, they are in the white house
2006-11-07 17:56:38 · answer #10 · answered by W.M.D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋