An updated version of the Drake equation suggests we are all alone in the universe
Our experience so far has shown
That space is a vast lifeless zone
And equations by Drake
Have conclusions that make
It more likely that we’re all alone
John Moynes
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…the Drake equation was developed in the early 1960’s and all the evidence since then points to the conclusion that the universe is teeming with life…the number of exoplanets observed increases by the year and early observation indicate that surface water and organic life has existed on Mars…there are billions of flare stars like our sun in the Milky Way alone…to assume that life has not evolved anywhere in the universe displays an arrogance and fantasy otherwise known as religious faith…
Sincerely hope so. How they have advanced is the intriguing question. Their planet may be abundant in completely different resources to ours.
You’re the one assuming that if there can be life there will be life. You’re accusing others of blind faith for looking at the concrete evidence available to us and coming to the conclusion it points towards while making a conclusion that makes you feel better because sure why not. Think, bisted, think.
Are you saying you believe there is evidence of divinity ?
I was at Roger Waters last night, that’s all the evidence I need
:)
I saw Roger Waters last night, that’s all the evidence I need
:)
A space time-loop? Or something more sinister? doodle-de-doodle-deedee
Super heros are aliens, like Ecu Man, whose super power is in answering ecumenical matters and queries on interplanetary bus route planning. He’s a bit of a pleb though sometimes, but every hero needs a fault to make ’em more likeable to a wider audience….. and I’ll stop now….
I want to believe.
https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/the-drake-equation/
If you believe in aliens while ridiculing those who believe in god, are you not a flaming hippo-critter?
If you believe in UFO’s and aliens visiting earth, abduction, ancient aliens building pyramids etc. then yeah, but if you believe in the probable existence of intelligent life based on the abundance of planetary systems in the galaxy and the amount of galaxies in the Universe then no.
So in conclusion….
If you believe they are visiting us, you’re a dope.
If you believe they are out there, you’re cool.
The bloody theme tune for Boj always circles my head when I see your name.
Boj, hey buddy, are you looking for a friend?
Boj, together, the fun will never end
Was it on rte jr this morning? I like his hippy parents and their friends the anally retentive goats.
well goats will eat anything
Takes one to know one wha? ;)
We’re always late in the morning so no telly gets turned on. It’s always on, though.
No but you can believe in the possible existence of ET’s and be an atheist without any contradiction or hypocrisy.
Is a hippo-critter like a sharktopus?
Drake’s equation only covered the galaxy, not the universe. The numbers leap exponentially when applied to the universe.
Sure but given that the nearest galaxy is 2.5 million light years away, we’ll probably never be able to detect it there let alone usefully communicate.
probably for the best
Any life form advanced enough to communicate would take one look at us and how we run things and come to the conclusion we are a virus
But 4 of the 7 numbers are unknowable – until we have a large sample-size of extra-terrestrial life (making the whole equation moot):
fl, the fraction of those planets that actually develop life,
fi, the fraction of planets bearing life on which intelligent, civilized life, has developed,
fc, the fraction of these civilizations that have developed communications, i.e., technologies that release detectable signs into space, and
.L, the length of time over which such civilizations release detectable signals,
Since we inhabit a small planet in the outer rim of this galaxy where the stars are thin, it doesn’t seem unreasonable to suppose that the conditions necessary to generate life must be present in large numbers of planets in this galaxy alone. There are many other observable galaxies, and probably many more which are not. On our beloved planet life exists in its myriad forms wherever it can. Why not elsewhere.