We live at the beginning of the time when life is possible

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The discussion centers on the timing of life's emergence in the universe, suggesting that Earth is among the first planets capable of supporting life due to the necessary carbon buildup from star generations. Participants debate the implications of living at the beginning of the habitable era, with some finding it "fishy" that intelligent life arises so early in this timeline. Others argue that this perspective is a misunderstanding of cosmic history, asserting that life is simply a product of the conditions available at the time. The conversation also touches on the potential longevity of life and the universe, with differing views on whether intelligent life will endure. Ultimately, the discussion reflects on the significance of our place in the cosmic timeline and the nature of existence itself.
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robertjford80 said:
Look, it's quite obvious that there are some numbers that are special and some that aren't. Since you can't understand that, there is no point in dialoguing.

Don't take my word for it. Try to prove this to yourself mathematically! Define what you mean by 'special', and then show that the irrational number PI satisfies your definition over say the real numbers.
 
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You're just begging the question that things must be proven mathematically. Not everything must be proven using mathematics. Take beauty, beauty certainly isn't proven with mathematics. Only a conscious agent can determine what is special and they do it without recourse to mathematics.
 
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