It's just as well we're never likely to meet aliens. Can you imagine the arguments over which pronouns to use? (View Post)

I think DJL was joking :smile: (View Post)

While silicon-based life forms are a popular science fiction trope, they are pretty unlikely in reality because silicon doesn't combine with other elements to form the vast range of molecules th… (View Post)

That may not be the optimal approach when it comes to improving productivity. (View Post)

I'm not sure I agree with you on the likelihood of intelligent life developing from simple life. Until very recently, intelligent life had failed to develop on Earth despite plenty of opportunit… (View Post)