2006-12-06 12:59:00 · 7 answers · asked by animalover86 2 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.
2006-12-06 13:50:18 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not only in space, we are already here. Over the centuries, your planet was a curious place to visit once or twice and was not considered very interesting . Sure, your wars showed us how undeveloped you are as a species. Your infantile,(in cosmic terms) dependence on god concepts does not bode well for you and neither does your penchant to breed beyond your planet's ability to sustain you. We are now showing an interest in you because it is not often that we get to observe a species commit suicide. You are so close to maturing as a sentient species and it will be a shame to see you kill yourselves. There are just not enough of you becoming rational enough to force the issue. You let the least among you determine your fate, so be it.
2006-12-06 21:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
considering that the universe is has other galaxies other than the milky way, (the place where our solar system is) astronomists believe that there could possibly be other types of life forms out there. Though no one is sure only because we cant visit, nor see with the naked eye these galaxies but it would be illogical to say that the only life form is on earth.
2006-12-06 21:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possible, there can be. But what would they look like? Will they be friendly? Can they survive the conditions of our planent? See, these "aliens" stiil prove to be a mystery to us. We may never know.
2006-12-06 23:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you need a green card to get there!
2006-12-06 22:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by Regular Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably. i have trouble believing we are the only ones God created.
2006-12-06 21:21:17 · answer #6 · answered by Thumbs down me now 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they're all in Washington, D.C.
2006-12-06 21:06:49 · answer #7 · answered by worldinspector 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋