the problem here, you are applying rules about science where there was no science to begin with
if someone claims "if you dont even think that there is intelligent life (meaning something on par with us humans here on earth) outside of the earth in ALL of the universe, than you are an egoist" there is no scientific claim in that quote
A scientist does not change brain function once they are given a degree or title with prevents them from ever thinking "unscientifically"
The rules of science is to test claims. Assuming intelligent life exists because of the vast size of the universe is not testing a claim. It is unscientific. And no, you can use probability to disprove this as people attempt to do. Fyi, they aren't mad at people who say "there is absolutely no intelligent life out there" but strangely the people saying "maybe but there is no proof so I won't believe." Probably because the first won't be convinced and they assume the second can be persuaded by rhetoric rather than science and party are ashamed someone who understands science wouldn't agree with them.
Now, I get what you are trying to say. They aren't making a scientific claim but one outside of being a scientist. Except that NASA and Stephen Hawking write articles of science containing these opinions. It basically is given as if it was science.
WrkHrdPlayHrdr posted...
I think there is life out there that we will never see, meet, or hear. (Plus smell and touch)
Based on what evidence?
This:
With at least 200 billion galaxies out there (and possibly even more), were very likely talking about a Universe filled with around 10(to the)24 planets, or, for those of you who like it written out, around 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 planets in our observable Universe.
So we happen to be the one planet that has intelligent life on it? No way. ---
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