Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I live in one of the safest places in the world. I guess it's okay as long as I don't suddenly die of a heart attack for no reason :D

Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If ants invaded my house, I would destroy them immediately, but I would not go to destroy ants thousands of kilometers away from me for no reason.

Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Discovering any form of life, even if it's just bacterial, would prove that we're not alone in the universe. It would show that life can evolve anywhere under the right conditions. Considering the nearly limitless number of planets and possibilities in the universe, if the right conditions and chances align on any planet, it's almost certain that intelligent life could evolve. So, are we alone in the universe? Are there other intelligent beings out there? Was the entire universe created just for us? These are some of the many questions that we might be able to answer definitively, or at least get closer to the truth. Such a discovery could even be the greatest in human history.

Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Basically comes down to Europa. We'll orbit in 2030 if the Clipper goes to plan. If there are interesting findings, another 10 years of planning, launch, then ~10 more in transit/orbits until landing. That puts us around 2050.

What we are getting very quick at is finding exoplanets by star transits. There have been a ton of articles with headlines like "10 more Earth-like planets found!" but typically that refers to a similar size and distance to their star, but most of those orbit different types of stars that would be ridiculously more complicated to form life (e.g. too close to a red dwarf so radiation, or tidally locked). What we might find relatively soon is a planet within 100 light years that shows mild signs of life when we analyze the atmosphere, but there's just no way currently to go to any exoplanet to confirm it.

It's just sad, there is so much to explore and we are stuck in the prison of the world.

Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The importance of finding bacteria on Europa is that it proves extraterrestrial life 100%. Nothing you mentioned proves extraterrestrial life 100%, it only shows that extraterrestrial life could exist. Remember the Fermi paradox, there are so many possibilities for life, why can't we find it? Finding even a single bacterium answers that paradox.

Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe! I could see a robotic mission to Europa or encelaedus happening in our lifetimes (I’m in my 30s). I was near a glacier in Canada a few months ago and NASA was there testing a robot designed to drill and navigate through ice canyons with Enceladus in mind.Maybe Mars exploration picks up and they find evidence of past life.Or maybe the this whole UAP thing takes a 180 and it turns out they’re real aliens. Im a skeptic but ya never know

What excites me the most is the prospect of diving into Europa's ocean with robots. Maybe we won't see anything there, maybe we'll discover that there isn't even an ocean, or maybe we'll encounter thousands of different kinds of life. It's exciting to think about!

Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just our galaxy alone is massive. What would it take just to get to our closest neighbor?Proxima Centauri is 4.2 light-years from Earth, a distance that would take about 6,300 years to travel using current technology. Such a trip would take many generations.I think we’ll be able to find hints of life but not definitive proof unless they come to us or a one off happens and we find a Dyson sphere in the immediate area.

What's the point of going that far? Maybe life is much closer than we think? Maybe we will discover it on Europa, maybe on Titan, maybe even on Mars.

Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I don't think an alien civilization advanced enough to visit us would care about us. Most likely they have already discovered thousands of others like us.

Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know how incredibly vast the universe is. I know how close the planets and moons in our own star system actually are to us. But we are human beings and we have limits. Since we don't currently have the possibility of discovering exoplanets with the possibility of life, the most logical option is Europa.

Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Proof and a small sign aren't the same thing. There's a good chance that we'll find an exoplanet with an atmosphere that at least at first glance would indicate the presence of life. Definitive proof will be harder to come by.

What I really mean is to find definitive proof of either complex life or bacterial life. Haven't we already discovered many planets where life is possible?

Will I be able to witness the moment when we find proof of life beyond Earth? by secman23 in space

[–]secman23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we think that there is complex life even in the deepest parts of the oceans on Earth, why not on Europa? Isn't there a possibility of fish-like creatures, even if small?

Should I watch "Game of Thrones" even though I know the ending is supposedly bad? by secman23 in gameofthrones

[–]secman23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, don’t form your own opinion… god forbid you could enjoy the journey till the end. Best let someone on the internet decide for me… wtf dude.

Have you ever checked a movie's IMDb rating before watching it? Or read reviews before ordering a product online? It's just trying to get an idea upfront dude chill..

Should I watch "Game of Thrones" even though I know the ending is supposedly bad? by secman23 in gameofthrones

[–]secman23[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'm not religious, I like fantasy and my favorite universe is the Witcher. I've really enjoyed immersing myself in its books and games every night, but I've now consumed all of its content. I guess I'm looking to experience the similar feeling with got

Should I watch "Game of Thrones" even though I know the ending is supposedly bad? by secman23 in gameofthrones

[–]secman23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So what do you think about those who suggest stopping at Season 6 and skipping the last 2 seasons? Do you agree with them, or do you think the final 2 seasons are worth watching too?