Originally Posted By DAR Yes I think there's is something out there. Have they tried to contact us, I'm not sure. Speaking of the universe and life on other planets. I used to have this theory that God created the planets and the stars. And in the first cycle he had created life on Mercury. The beings of Mercury had created many of the same things that we on Earth have had throughout history. But God wasn't happy and life on Mercury ended after thousands upon thousands of years. Next up was Venus and the same thing occured. In a related story, I had the munchies a lot when I was in college.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 LOL DAR!!! I think it very supercilious of us humans to think that this tiny little planet, in a rather small solar system, in a relatively small galaxy, is the only place life (human or otherwise) could exist. The possibilities are too great. This is absolutely my opinion and not meant to challange anyone else's beliefs. I think it highly possible that other life forms have had a look or two or even visits to Earth. I mean, we are on our way out there.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros They always say that they are looking for "life as we know it," but I would be willing to bet that whatever is out there is completely different from us. It would just be too simple for another planet to have water and carbon-based creatures living on it. If these other organisms have tried to communicate with us, I'm pretty sure we didn't understand them (meterors, earthquakes, shooting stars...)
Originally Posted By JazzCat I always liked what my psych teacher said in college: "How can we be so arrogant to think we are the only beings in this universe?" Okay, I didn't answer the question, but I like that quote.
Originally Posted By DlandJB I avoid planatariums because it hurts my head to contemplate the vastness of the universe. I inevitably end up trying to visualize infinity and then end up curled in the corner of my closet in the fetal position.>>>>> I end up asleep. But I do that at the movies too! Is there life on other planets? It wouldn't surprise me. I have no idea if they have tried to contact us or have visited here. It is kind of fun to think about though.
Originally Posted By debtee I personally believe this question is answered based on the generation you were born into. Our grandparents would have answered a flat out NO! Our generation are mixed, some yes some no but the question mark is there. However you go to any child and ask them and they are convinced there is life on other planets, no doubt in their mind at all. What will be interesting is to see this generation grow up and see if there are still so conviced as they get older, maybe they will get some proof, if it's there, who knows?
Originally Posted By Labuda I think there's just GOT to be other life out there - existence is so vast that it's hard for me to believe that earthlings are the only "intelligent" species out there. In fact, I'm sure we're quite primitive in comparison to some other beings elsewhere. As for whether or not they've contacted us - I believe they likely have, but of course don't think I'll ever know for sure.
