Carbon based life forms would never make it here because radiation. But I’m sure there are silicon ( Hi Stormy!!!) or other elemental forms of life out there. But for in order for this life form or their tech to reach us, they’d either had to master time travel and/or space jumps through worm holes. The odds of these things occurring are low given the size of our galaxy and the universe. And of course whether time travel and space hopping is even possible. They are out there somewhere, just not here.
If they could reach us they would be so advanced they'd destroy us in a minute.
This. The time and space involved of another living organism getting here makes it unlikely. And if they could we'd have no shot.
I think it’s fair to consider if they had that kind of technology why would they even bother with us?
That's certainly a possibility. Look, I think it's more likely than not there is other life in the Milky Way. But getting a planet like Earth which can sustain life - in spite of many near extinction events - is like a 1 in a billion shot. Our Galaxy is 120,000 light years wide. So what are the odds of another Earth-like situation within, say, just 50 light years of us and they AND they are so much further along than us as a species that they could actually get her. It's pretty damn remote when you think about it.
Also, we have to remember that 99.9999% of all life is primitive on Earth and doesn't know much about astronomy. An evolutionary twist or turn here and there and we are all still monkeys. No SMOD and perhaps Dinos are still here. So, we have to consider not just the probability of other life but the odds of it being evolved.
People always ask the question about why the aliens aren't here yet if there are so many.
Usually it is for proponents of the simulation hypothesis. If there WERE aliens, they would be here by now, they say. But here is the thing:
Earth has had the capability to reach other worlds in our own solar system for about 50 years, give or take. We have been utilizing technology that could attract attention for maybe 115.
Considering how damn big the Milky Way is, the odds are that if anyone IS coming, they wouldn't be close yet, because it is an extraordinarily low chance that a. Earth has been detected as a potential civilization worth contacting (considering we can only be heard up to around 115 or so light years away MAX at this point) and b. Like you said, the closest aliens are not likely to be that close. The more likely visitation scenario is in fact the science fiction hypothesis where they come because they need our world- as we are still an anomaly when it comes to conscious life even though there ought to be more in thr galaxy and universe.
Good points. As a precaution, however, we shouldn't be sending DMs into outer space letting others know we are here.
It's too late the ET Citrus bomb is coming.
If Sven sends the PM's they'll NEVER come! Where is Sven when we need him!
Or they will nuke us from orbit to be sure we don't spread.
Carbon based life forms would never make it here because radiation. But I’m sure there are silicon ( Hi Stormy!!!) or other elemental forms of life out there. But for in order for this life form or their tech to reach us, they’d either had to master time travel and/or space jumps through worm holes. The odds of these things occurring are low given the size of our galaxy and the universe. And of course whether time travel and space hopping is even possible. They are out there somewhere, just not here.
Someone has to be able to make the Kessel run in under 12 parsecs.
Yesterday I witnessed a heated debate about chemtrails. And I wonder why people can’t understand basic economics. (Except Hondo, I know why he can’t. It’s because he’s a fucking retard )
Comments
I’m surprised I’m surprised
Or they will nuke us from orbit to be sure we don't spread.
PURPLE PILL!!!!!!!!! WOOF!!!!!!
@MikeDamone
What are your thoughts on this stunning development?