> > > Extra Terrestrial Life
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> > I reckon so. It would be a sad thing if we were all the intelligent life that exists.
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> This is an argument I've never really accepted. Yes, it would be sad, but there are no laws of the universe that say sad things can't happen. Just because I wouldn't like it if there was no intelligent life, doesn't mean that's the way it is.
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> Charon

I'm not saying it's either good or bad that we might be the only intelligent life. It's just that with our (as a species) propensity for screwing it up big time, it would be a pity if there were no moderating (or otherwise) influence out there to keep us in check. If there isn't, then, hey! More room for us.