Do you think it's possible, or even probable, that there is life on other planets in the universe who believe (like most of us) that it would be unlikely to find life on other planets, Earth included. And I wonder what names they have given the planets?

I have little doubt that life is abundant in the universe.

I do however suspect that intelligent tool using life forms (like us humans) are very rare.

I suspect this because I look at earth's history. In all of the millions of years that life has been on earth, from bacteria to gigantic, yet now extinct species, it would appear that only once has an intelligent tool using species sprang up. This does not bode well for us finding technological civilizations.

Sadly I also look to see how in our very short career here on earth we have already figured out many ways in which to wipe ourselves out. It would appear that technological know-how carries with it a self destruct potential that, or so for us, has remained only a threat.

However with global warming and our 'Frankenstein' creations from Genetically modified foods that we have released into the wild without knowing for certain their full affects, to our ability to modify viruses to be super deadly nasties to the more mundane ability to send thousands of thermonuclear devices around the world to reduce Earth to a radioactive cinder, man learned men really doubt that we will survive our passions.

It is possible that intelligent life does spring up more often than not, however it is even more possible that species commit suicide allowing their passions to over come their reason, thus their technological abilities are their end.

As for names. Most likely all alien names for their home world translates to 'Earth'.

;-)

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Wow, one of the most well thought out, intelligent and original answers I have ever received! Impressed the hell out of me!
Thanks a lot for the informative response, it is appreciated. :)
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by Inducted Kitty on August 20th, 2009
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by Reptar on August 21st, 2009
You can say that tool weilding species are rare, but how many have evolved on just this planet? At least 4 or 5 of our ancestors used tools and apes etc still do to this day.
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by farseer on June 25th, 2011
Sure - simple wedges, sticks to dig - even the more sophisticated spear and club to hunt down other species.

How many have mastered air, space travel (although born without wings)? how many have mastered the ability to acquire and store vast amounts of information to pass it on to the next generation? While technically the ape using a stick to dig out termites out of wood is 'tool-use', it is not the same thing as being able to dam whole rivers, or sent packages into space, or create and destroy whole cities.
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by Athrael on June 26th, 2011
You never seen an ant nest? They create entire empires. And beavers dam rivers. There is the rule that once a species gains sentience, then that closes the door for all others as we actually wouldn't allow another species to evlove to the same level we are.
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by farseer on June 26th, 2011
I think you are knit picking. I believe you understand my usage and intent of the phrase 'tool using species'. I think you also understand my intent and usage of the examples in my comment.
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by Athrael on June 26th, 2011

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