Extraterrestrial Life Exists Without Question

[scottcarter]

That is freaking funny.......you know.....

lol I was wondering if anyone would find that!

 

[shdw01]

how far does the universe go? and what's on the other side of the end of the universe?

 

[scottcarter]

I love this topic.

But, my opinions have changed.

I used to believe that you were an idiot if you didn't believe it was a possibility that other life existed elsewhere because of space virtually being never ending.

However, after giving more thought through the years, I think the chances of it are much less likely than I used to believe, with my theories covering both Christian & Atheist beliefs...

Christian Theory: If you believe in the bible & that God created us, then we are probably, and obviously all there is.

Atheist Theory: If you believe we were created by chance, the odds are so astronomical of everything coming together perfectly for it to happen, that the odds of it happening yet again, somewhere else, is very unlikely.

being agnostic, I am open to anything but just need to be convinced more I guess. When you said Christian Theory, isn't it possible that God created "us" elsewhere also?

 

[festeringZit]

I love this topic.

But, my opinions have changed.

I used to believe that you were an idiot if you didn't believe it was a possibility that other life existed elsewhere because of space virtually being never ending.

However, after giving more thought through the years, I think the chances of it are much less likely than I used to believe, with my theories covering both Christian & Atheist beliefs...

Christian Theory: If you believe in the bible & that God created us, then we are probably, and obviously all there is.

Atheist Theory: If you believe we were created by chance, the odds are so astronomical of everything coming together perfectly for it to happen, that the odds of it happening yet again, somewhere else, is very unlikely.

Just a little bit of clarification on one of your statements. Before the discovery of the big bang, scientists thought that space was eternal and endless, but now we know that our universe does have an ending, but it is continually expanding...

Also, Christian Theory doesn't really speculate on life outside of this planet, some Christians speculate that there might be, others are agnostic on the issue.

 

[TyBounce]

The public is all over the Aliens.

Yeah but its going to get steamed even further ... i'm thinking go for the middle , or just wait for the big line move and fade the public late.

 

[akphidelt]

how far does the universe go? and what's on the other side of the end of the universe?

Have you ever listened to theories from physicists? It's mind numbing what they are saying, like with quantum mechanics. Even Stephen Hawking talks about the many worlds theory of the universe.

Makes absolutely no sense, lol. Lots of dimensions and waves.

 

[festeringZit]

how far does the universe go? and what's on the other side of the end of the universe?

The universe is continually expanding... and on the other size is "nothing."

[h=2]The observable universe[/h] Astronomers have measured the age of the universe to be approximately 13.8 billion years old. Because of the connection between distance and the speed of light, this means they can look at a region of space that lies 13.8 billion light-years away. Like a ship in the empty ocean, astronomers on Earth can turn their telescopes to peer 13.8 billion light-years in every direction, which puts Earth inside of an observable sphere with a radius of 13.8 billion light-years. The word "observable" is key; the sphere limits what scientists can see but not what is there.
But though the sphere appears almost 28 billion light-years in diameter, it is far larger. Scientists know that the universe is expanding. Thus, while scientists might see a spot that lay 13.8 billion light-years from Earth at the time of the Big Bang, the universe has continued to expand over its lifetime. Today, that same spot is 46 billion light-years away, making the diameter of the observable universe a sphere around 92 billion light-years.

http://www.space.com/24073-how-big-is-the-universe.html

 

[packer2012]

Maybe that's why "The Hawk" took the role on Big Bang Theory (the TV show) You know, in case the whole quantum thing does not work out????

 

[akphidelt]

Maybe that's why "The Hawk" took the role on Big Bang Theory (the TV show) You know, in case the whole quantum thing does not work out????

Such a great show! But what they talk about is like real physics. Like the stupid Schrodingers (sp?) Cat. There is honestly something in their theory about how you don't know if the cat is alive or dead unless you open the box.

Doesn't even make sense what they are trying to imply. That when you open the box some wave collapses and then it appears as real to the observer or something?

Sounds like complete hokum.

 

[shdw01]

The universe is continually expanding... and on the other size is "nothing."

The observable universe

Astronomers have measured the age of the universe to be approximately 13.8 billion years old. Because of the connection between distance and the speed of light, this means they can look at a region of space that lies 13.8 billion light-years away. Like a ship in the empty ocean, astronomers on Earth can turn their telescopes to peer 13.8 billion light-years in every direction, which puts Earth inside of an observable sphere with a radius of 13.8 billion light-years. The word "observable" is key; the sphere limits what scientists can see but not what is there.
But though the sphere appears almost 28 billion light-years in diameter, it is far larger. Scientists know that the universe is expanding. Thus, while scientists might see a spot that lay 13.8 billion light-years from Earth at the time of the Big Bang, the universe has continued to expand over its lifetime. Today, that same spot is 46 billion light-years away, making the diameter of the observable universe a sphere around 92 billion light-years.

http://www.space.com/24073-how-big-is-the-universe.html

what if we created a vehicle that could travel much faster than the speed of light.....and we reached the end of the universe.....what happens if we keep going?

(obviously we'd have to use auto pilot to get there)

 

[KingofNicotine]

Hache, its not unlikely considering how many galaxies there are in the universe. The milky way alone has hundreds of billions of suns.

matter cant go at the speed of light but i heard lawrence krauss explain that if you go faster that you start traveling back in time.

 

[MikeB]

The human mind cannot fully comprehend that the universe doesn't end (or keeps continuing). Some people may say that they comprehend it but experts say it is impossible.

 

[packer2012]

AK, you are a lot more scientific than me. I am referring to the comedy show "Big bang Theory" that wins all the awards.

 

[Bourn]

pretty sure there are some posting at theRX. Not to mention any names of course


akphidelt.​

Genius

 

[akphidelt]

AK, you are a lot more scientific than me. I am referring to the comedy show "Big bang Theory" that wins all the awards.

Ahh yea, was referring to the show. They mention Shrodingers cat couple times. And Sheldon actually mentions the many worlds theory when he says he believes there are an infinite number of sheldons but none of them dance. Lol. Great show.

 

[akphidelt]

This is a pretty fun quick video explaining Schrodingers Cat... still makes no sense to me.

 

[Mr_Mark]

so many interesting theories out there. I always enjoy hearing them

 

[Mr_Mark]

High School kid does a good job of explaining dimensions....

 

[NickPappagiorgio]

I have never believed that extraterrestrial life has existed, and wont change my mind until i see physical proof.

 

[akphidelt]

so many interesting theories out there. I always enjoy hearing them

Dude, if you like this stuff... take a look at some of these lectures. Straight from Stanford University, the real deal of quantum mechanics. I don't have the mathematical background to understand a word they are saying after the first introductory lecture, but it is really fun to watch real life physicists talking about such a complex subject. They even offer the advanced quantum mechanics course for free.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=quantum+mechanics+stanford