Questions No One Knows the Answers Too...

I think so far in our research we are probably correct in stating that there is only one universe, but you are right in saying that studies show that it is expanding. Well if we think about the universe we know that it is made up of matter and anti-matter, and we know that there is "space" in-between the particles, so that is what would separate the other universes. I do agree though that the universe is space, and it is extremely hard to fathom there being more than one. I think in time we will find out, or maybe not. Either way, I hope one day we will be able to visit other galaxies and see other solar systems. I think this could be really neat... in so long as we don't run into hostile territory of course. Thank you for replying!

I would have to agree with you in saying that we need to appreciate the idea of learning because there are things that go beyond our limited knowledge. Sometimes things are better left unanswered. I am not saying that there has to be an answer, I am just wondering what people think about these questions. I like the idea of there not being an answer because it leaves it up for opinion.

I guess it really depends on what you believe in. I am talking about aliens that live outside of earth, perhaps in another galaxy, and on another planet. How do you know that earth is the only inhabited place in the universe? The universe has millions upon millions of galaxies and stars... earth is the only place that we are aware of, and the reason for this is because we do not have technology that can extend to the farthest reaches of the universe. I am going to bring in some philosophy here. Do you know about the Theory of the Forms? If not, it may be a worthwhile read. Nevertheless, it posits that we believe that something is something because we have always known that form. So take for instance, we know what a chair is and all of the variants of chairs, because that is the form of a chair, and there is no other form as such. So ask yourself, why do you know the things you know, well simply put... because you were taught these forms. According to the theory these forms are inherent and innate. So apply this to aliens. How do we come up with an image of aliens if we do not already know the form? Because we posit that aliens are in a similar form as us, we cannot fathom an alien that does not have the same resemblance to us because we do not have the intelligence to think outside ourselves. I think this is a huge flaw. Movie directors created aliens? If so, why? Purely for thrills and giggles? I doubt that. Humans are naturally afraid of the unknown and thus we must have a face of what might be out there. That is all. But this cannot be proven that the origin of this idea came from movie directors... I do not think that we can say for sure that they exist, but I don't think we can say that they do not. It really depends on if you are a full fledged God believer. But even then, just because (in your opinion) God made us, does not mean he did not make someone else. Why can there not be aliens and God? Or one or the other? There are billions of planets... how can we be so special as to say we are the only living humans in this universe? I don't think we have the right to say this. We are really not that superior as we tend to make ourselves out to be. Just a working opinion on my part though. Thank you for answering! :).