How small we actually are in the universe

[Andross]

I heard by the time you try to make a wish to a star, it dies, and another one appears, or something of that matter, it was in a meme.

[WRATH]

I heard by the time you try to make a wish to a star, it dies, and another one appears, or something of that matter, it was in a meme.

Well those shooting stars people make wishes too aren't actually stars. They are just meteors. But as for actual stars, the light coming from the star takes time to get to us (light years). Since we are so far we aren't seeing the current state of that star. For all you know that star you just made a wish to has been dead or turned into a black hole or whatever for millions of years.

[Andross]

Well those shooting stars people make wishes too aren't actually stars. They are just meteors. But as for actual stars, the light coming from the star takes time to get to us (light years). Since we are so far we aren't seeing the current state of that star. For all you know that star you just made a wish to has been dead or turned into a black hole or whatever for millions of years.

Yeah it was something like that, it was something i skimmed through on fbook.

[AGuyWithNoName]

I'm a firm believer that we are definitely NOT alone in the universe. Now the best we could do is theorize about what kind of "intelligent" life is out there. Since we know so little, it's hard to come up with any accurate ideas of what could be out there in terms of other life forms. I was talking to Verios about the nature of "intelligence" and that in itself is a tough one. We would like to think that we are intelligent, but for all we know actual intelligent life is all around us and we are simply idiots trying to figure out the simple working of the universe, while it could simply be second nature to these other life forms.

Sort of like reaching a point where instinct is the natural destination of intelligence? That's interesting actually. Makes a whole lot of things about my cat make sense lol . No, I think I get where you're coming from. A definition of perception in the sense that, akin to how each of us are individually, different variables will yield different perceptions on, in this case, intelligence.

But like I said it's all theoretical babble. But it should be known that we as a planet are not that special. The majority of the elemental make-up of our planet directly correlates to the majority of elemental make-up of space. Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Carbon are all abundant on Earth as well as in space. Our life on earth is based off carbon, which is not surprising. Carbon can form more molecules than all other elements by quite a bit.

Very true. I suppose what I was referring to when I said "perfect circumstances" is ...well...everything. Distance from the sun, abundant amount of carbon, abundant amount of water, abundant amount of oxygen, and all that other stuff I learned about life and it's great chain back in school. Again, I just lack the scientific vocabulary to put what I'm trying to say into words (which probably infuriates Scientific purists...sorry). But then again, if an organism is ever evolving so that it's survival is insured, I suppose there can be no limit on the physical form an "intelligent being" can take. I guess that makes evolution itself somewhat of an intelligent design. Though now we get back to the conversation of what defines intelligence outside of our species.

So to wrap this novel up, yup I believe other "intelligent" life forms are out their, but it's hard to say how similar in terms of intellect they are to us. (AKA I don't know anything T-T)

Don't feel bad. I like to consider myself an intelligent idiot. Meaning I know just enough to know that sometimes I need to keep my mouth shut. The only knowledge I take solace in being 100% sure about is the knowledge that I indeed know nothing.
I might not make a lot of sense all the time; but, I do like conversations like these. Something nice and meaty for the old brain upstairs to chew on.

[WRATH]

Don't feel bad. I like to consider myself an intelligent idiot. Meaning I know just enough to know that sometimes I need to keep my mouth shut. The only knowledge I take solace in being 100% sure about is the knowledge that I indeed know nothing.
I might not make a lot of sense all the time; but, I do like conversations like these. Something nice and meaty for the old brain upstairs to chew on.

I feel the exact same way. I couldn't have said it better myself. I also think that talking about these grand scientific workings is awesome, but I tend to sidetrack into philosophical ideas and a multitude of theoretical possibilities when I talk about them which leaves me feeling....meh :P I am strengthening my knowledge of the more concrete side of sciences so I can feel better about myself T-T