Are We The Only Intelligent Life Out There? | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

Are We The Only Intelligent Life Out There?

If I ever encounter other intelligent life, I hope they look like the little green guys from "Toy Story."

Ashlynn Maczko
Jul 11, 2016
St Ambrose University
17
Are We The Only Intelligent Life Out There?
Photobucket

This week I decided to write on more of a fun topic than a serious one. With the new Independence Day- Resurgence movie recently hitting the theaters and all the other sci-fi movies regarding alien invasions, I've decided that now is as good of a time as any to share my opinion and answer the overwhelming question: is there intelligent life beyond Earth?

Now when you think of aliens, you may picture a little green guy in your head

You may even picture some creepy tentacly thing that would eat your face off in a matter of seconds

But regardless of how they look, I think it would be naive to believe that we are the only intelligent life in the universe.

We live in one galaxy- the milky way, and the Milky Way is just a tiny little part of the entire universe, meaning that the Earth in relation to it all is even more miniscule. To believe that Earth is the only place in the entire universe that houses intelligent life is foolish.

Now I don't like the idea of intelligent life being anywhere near us or having contact with us, and I hope that in our life time that we never have to deal with contact from other intelligent life forms, but I do believe it is a possibility. I do believe that there has to be something else in the universe that has life just like us on Earth. That there are beings that have a sort of social system and community similar to the one that we have on Earth. That they have their own way of life, but it is organized and every being has it's place and it's role to play.

Whatever form this intelligent life comes in, I believe it is out there. They may know about us, or they may just be playing guessing games like I am now. We may or may never cross paths with other intelligent life, and I'm sure that there are different types of intelligent life in all different nooks of the universe. Whether they're hostile beings searching for a new host planet, or peace keepers that stay out of other species' business, I believe that we are not alone.

I just hope that if I ever encounter an "alien" that it look more like the little green guys from "Toy Story."

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

258639
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
590494
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
504338
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
479831
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
746643
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments