Originally Posted by Miltamec Soundsquinaez
There are billions(I've seen the # estimated as 200billion) of solar systems in our galaxy, the closest one being Sirius, and I don't even know if the Hubble telescope can tell if there is life in that solar system. So, basically science hasn't yet nullified the possibility of life in any of the Milky Way's solar systems.
Then consider that there are billions(this # has also been estimated as 200billion) of galaxies. (The Milky Way happens to be a pretty monstrous galaxy, and it's believed we're in the process of swallowing the dwarf galaxy Sagittarius at this moment, meaning that most galaxies probably have far fewer than our estimated 200billion solar systems)But since we can't see all of the galaxies in the universe, (meaning the # of galaxies could be much, much more)I'll go ahead and just multiply those #'s.
200billion
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200billion
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40,000,000,000,000,000,000,000-just let that # sit there, because honestly, Id even k what comes after trillion, but that's a rough estimate of how many solar systems there are in our universe. Each and every single one of them have potential for life.
Now consider that life is generally nurtured in any place where it is capable of taking place. I don't think Earth even started out with water when it was first being formed. It's believe that ice and water rich comets crashed into our planet billions of years ago, making life possible today.
So, timing played a big part in why we're able to enjoy this wondrous life, and there are probably billions of planets that don't currently have life, but will someday. But the point is there are probably billions, if not trillions and trillions of planets out there will life........and yes, intelligent life, some much more intelligent.
DH, I'm having a hard time seeing your point because in many posts you've stated that aliens exist without a doubt in your mind, and then you go making a silly statement like 'there is as good a chance of there not being other intelligent life as the chance there is,' I realize you stated that wasn't really your original intention, but I don't understand, do you believe in extraterrestrial life, or not?
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