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Originally Posted by joe_smith
But where is the proof that there is all this extra life? the proof so far is nil all we have is a maths equation that points to the probability of it being a fact, not proof it is a fact. You could probably have a probability equation to say anything is probable, even walking through a wall. just because there is life here doesn't prove there is life anywhere else, Just because there is a elephant in the zoo doesn't prove there is one is my house, there probably may be one there or probably not, but not the proof.
The NASA announcement is good because its making people think outside the standard world view of what we think life might be like. Just like the TED video I put up, It points to new views on how we view life, not just with a earth only view of universe,
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I am sorry but I have to answer your question with another one where is your proof that it doesn't exist at least there is a scientific mathematical equation that points to the probability of it being a fact. I have yet to see any shred of evidence mathematical or another type (correct me if I am wrong by providing such) but sofar in this discussion I have seen pleanty of circumstantial evidence for life existing out there but absolutely none to show that it doesn't exist. A maths equation is not nil it is scientific and has been used to prove countless things in the past all of the things we take for granted like the computers and internet we are having this discussion on are the result of mathematics.
There may not be an Elephant in your house have you checked your fridge lately I have heard that they tend to be where the Peanut Butter is check it for footprints
it doesn't mean that there are none it just means they are not in your house but they are in India and Africa.