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Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology / Re: What's The Real Probability Of Life Existing Elsewhere In The Universe?
« on: 07/08/2016 06:33:06 »
Breaks down to 3 sections.
1) If life gets going in a usable environment it will evolve and the universe is well big enough to provide plenty of those. Question is how difficult is that first step where a naturally occurring molecule started reproducing itself? Could be so unlikely it only happened once or alternately the universe could be positively crawling with bug eyed monsters.
2) How big is the universe? I think it fair to assume a finite size for purposes of discussion because that is the prevailing consensus.
3) Is there a god? If there is and He/She/It created the universe for us then could you plausibly argue that it was made so big just for us?
1) If life gets going in a usable environment it will evolve and the universe is well big enough to provide plenty of those. Question is how difficult is that first step where a naturally occurring molecule started reproducing itself? Could be so unlikely it only happened once or alternately the universe could be positively crawling with bug eyed monsters.
2) How big is the universe? I think it fair to assume a finite size for purposes of discussion because that is the prevailing consensus.
3) Is there a god? If there is and He/She/It created the universe for us then could you plausibly argue that it was made so big just for us?