Regarding Aliens...
2007-02-07 03:24:36 · 8 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.
2007-02-07 10:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by Otis F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how far you carry it. There is almost definitely life out there. Some of it has probably developed intelligence equal or superior to our own. It is hard to believe that every single UFO sighting is bogus.
On the other hand if you think the X-files is plausible, you may be an idiot. That doesn't mean it's not a great show.
2007-02-07 13:21:17 · answer #2 · answered by Lew 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I do not believe you are stupid. You believe in something that is 99.9% probable, life outside of Earth. The Universe is too big for Earth to be the only planet with life on it. No, you are not stupid.
2007-02-07 11:33:15 · answer #3 · answered by bldudas 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I believe in some other life forms. Nobody can tell me that with all the universe out there... and our planet has the only life... anybody who believes that is Stupid!
2007-02-07 11:34:15 · answer #4 · answered by misskaykai 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you believe that aliens have come down to earth, then I think you are stupid.
2007-02-07 11:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by Gnomon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you believe what you believe in. I once saw a UFO when I was a child on a clear sunny day with a friend...........scarred the sht out of me all the same but I will never forget it .
2007-02-07 11:33:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont think you are stupid. i dont believe in aliens but i dont think you are stupid for believing
2007-02-07 11:28:52 · answer #7 · answered by tinker_bell 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you can't spell, and that IS STUPID, cause everybody has spellchecker.
2007-02-07 11:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by lucy 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋