Life in Universe: Is Intelligent Life Inevitable?

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The discussion centers on the likelihood of intelligent life existing in the universe, with participants agreeing that the vastness of space suggests it is improbable for life to be absent. The original poster defines intelligent life as the ability to communicate and send objects into space, arguing that the common elements found in human biology are also prevalent in the universe. While some participants acknowledge the immense scale of the universe, they emphasize the need for data and facts over intuition to assess the probability of extraterrestrial life. The conversation also touches on the limitations of current knowledge regarding the conditions necessary for life to evolve, particularly intelligent life. Ultimately, the debate highlights the complexities of estimating the existence of life beyond Earth while recognizing the vast unknowns that remain.
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anorlunda -

This sounds like the Drake equation - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_equation

Also - A lot of what is this thread is really unfounded speculation. Please do not do that.
If you mention something as fact - back it up with a valid citation.
 
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