[CraigS]

Originally Posted by bartman

Craig you have previously stated in another thread that you ( loosely translated - and sorry for that statement) do not believe in any one theory so as to have a broader view of things/stuff etc.( and learn more as a consequence; which is what I aim for too)

I think I said:

Originally Posted by CraigS

Bart, in my heart, I really don’t care whether there is life out there or not. Toss a coin if you must have an answer !

This doesn't mean I'm not interested in the question, (or the quest to answer it) !

Originally Posted by bartman

In laymans terms; "we" cant comprehend what lies beyond the 'edge' of the universe, or how we can split the most smallest 'thing/particle' ( to date)in two, or 'know' what started/caused the Big Bang........

So how can you ask for/imply evidence, mathematical, scientific or otherwise, to consider the statement that "we are not alone"?

Its a great question. A great unsolved mystery. I love mysteries.
Funny thing though, once they're solved, I loose interest instantly !

I personally don't care about the existence or otherwise of exo-life, because I have no vested interests in the existence of it (or not). I'm an amateur ! I don't have to convince funding boards to cough up the cash for the pursuit !
Isn't it great being an amateur ? Feel the power, brother !
It would appear however, that I do have some vested interests in what can be said about the topic, though.

Originally Posted by bartman

Are you raising questions/conundrums to get peoples creative juices going and thereby possibly finding an answer to your/our questions.......cause its working.......for me at least

Yes .. its a fascinating topic ! Lots to learn and many different perspectives to explore ! gotta keep the ears flapping though, and listen to what's being said also. Don't want to miss anything !

Originally Posted by bartman

This post was actually directed at my friend Surley, and wanted to know if we were the only people who thought the pic and its significance were thought provoking.
Maybe the title should have been:
" Heya Surley, we are not alone in liking this picture. *We will* pin the tail on the donkey soon!"
( translation -*we will* find something or nothing, sometime or never)
*Or should that be "will we"?*
Aaaahhhh fence sitter...open mind…..

Hmm .. well I tell ya, Surley … the only scientifically supportable perspective which is a mathematical certainty, is that we cannot predict whether it exists or not.
You might call that fence-sitting.
I call it a sure bet ! (Ie: a winner !)

This simple point, completely justifies the pursuit of exo-life, and exploration of space.
If the question will simply not go away on its own, then the only actions to take to make it go away, are to go out there and find out !!

Cheers