To help kick off the launch of "Kiss Me Like That" this Sunday, May 24th, I thought I'd do an informal poll to see what people think about life in the Universe. "Love in outer space", one of the songs I wrote on the album, alludes to the SETI programme - that's the Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence. So it seems like a good fit.
In the 70s, radio-astronomers beamed a message into space with information about Earth (our position from the sun, numbers from 1 to 10, basic DNA building blocks). That's some of what "Love in outer space" is about. You can find a picture of that message here on the kissmelikethat.com website.
Some researchers believe the building blocks of life are quite common in galaxies, but that the actual formation of life is a much rarer event.
Other scientists believe that primitive bacterial life may well be widespread. (There are theories that life may have formed on Mars and later been brought to Earth in meteorites. Sounds like sci-fi, eh?) But beyond that, many think that the further evolution to intelligent life is extremely rare, and highly unlikely.
Others say the Earth is completely unique, as are we. The recent discovery of a host of exotic planets orbiting stars in our not-so-distant neighbourhood is straining that theory. (It has to be said, though, that no Earthlike 'class M' planet has been found yet. But it may just be a matter of time).
What do you think? Take the poll, it only takes 30 seconds!
After you take the poll, please feel free to write a bit more about your feelings on this topic in the comments section. All opinions and points of view are welcome!
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Diane: I am sure there is intelligent life in outer space. Statistically, there is an almost 100% probability of it. However, look at the way we're treating those intellignet species right here on Earth: the cetations have had big brains for 20 million years, ten times as long as we humans have. We can't even speak their language, and some nations still hunt them to near extinction for "research purposes only," though whale meat ends up on supermarket shelves in Japan. Or how about Irene Pepperberg and Alex the grey parrot who could think and communicate as well as a 3 year old human.My point is, that if life ever contac tys us somehow, it will probably be in such an incomprehensible way that we will be lucky to even understand that contact is being made.
What is your scientist's opinion on "The Big Wow?" Not the band, but rather the event? I'm of the opinion that it was just cosmic noise. How about you?
Looking forward to seeing you perform on Sunday,
Science teacher Michael
I've just discovered your VOICE. Congratulations for that gift. When I listen to you I can see your smile, your joy when singing. I love it. Thanks. "Carolina" is just amazing.
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