Humans May Be the Only Intelligent Life in the Universe, If Evolution Has Anything to Say

fatbob5 wrote:Are we alone in the universe? It comes down to whether intelligence is a probable outcome of natural selection, or an improbable fluke. By definition, probable events occur frequently, improbable events occur rarely — or once. Our evolutionary history shows that many key adaptations — not just intelligence, but complex animals, complex cells, photosynthesis, and life itself — were unique, one-off events, and therefore highly improbable. Our evolution may have been like winning the lottery … only far less likely. ................

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Flap Zappa wrote:
infinite universe means infinite earth like planets. Life will happen wherever the conditions apply. whether it will evolve is just a matter of time. There may well be intelligent life out there, they may be intelligent enough not to advertise themselves. anyone who comes is coming to stay