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[โ€“] nichtburningturtle 11 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I believe that it is very likely that life exists elsewhere it the universe, but it ist very statistically unlikely for us to meet during the timeframe of our species existence. Even more so in the next 10 years. Tho an analysis of Europa might prove me wrong.

[โ€“] originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

yep. people just don't understand how big the universe is.

[โ€“] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 2 points 5 days ago

and overestimate the longevity of civilizations