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In reply to the discussion: UFOs explained [View all]William Seger
(10,778 posts)42. I believe it was Carl Sagan who noted...
... that if you see something that appears to defy the laws of physics, your first suspicion should be that appearances are deceiving. I've been waiting to see what evidence the military has gathered that appears to show UAP defying the laws of physics -- they reportedly have multiple sensor data -- but I haven't seen it yet.
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Seems dangerous to assume that all other intelligent life is benign in their bearing toward us.
milestogo
Jun 2022
#11
Milestogo only said "Seems dangerous to assume that all other intelligent life is benign in their
TeamProg
Jun 2022
#47
Yes. Much of the universe is civilized and they are astounded by primitive, ignorant
Irish_Dem
Jun 2022
#114
Won't matter if we do or don't. They will be advanced enough to either leave us alone,
Ferrets are Cool
Jun 2022
#29
People who believe aliens are visiting earth, do not believe in physics.
fightforfreedom
Jun 2022
#14
Which begs the question. Is the physics in OUR galaxy the same as in another?
Ferrets are Cool
Jun 2022
#30
Hmm, then why would Stephen Hawking suggest that it might no be such a great idea for
TeamProg
Jun 2022
#52
The earliest stars (population III stars) were comprised of hydrogen and helium only.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Jun 2022
#106
If they are out there and are quarantining us, that's a smart move on their part.
roamer65
Jun 2022
#18
Traveling years through outer space is not like traveling down a country road on a sunny day.
fightforfreedom
Jun 2022
#38
Not only are wormholes theoretical, going into one will almost certainly kill you.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Jun 2022
#69
Exactly. Those who say there's only one planet with technologically, developed life...
brush
Jun 2022
#93
Reminds me of when my older bother teased me that family with a traveling show had left me behind.
alphafemale
Jun 2022
#53
If the were kind and compassionate beings they would have euthanized us a long time ago
Buckeyeblue
Jun 2022
#55
IF there is Galactic Civilization out there observing us from time to time...
electric_blue68
Jun 2022
#67