Speculation about the existence of aliens goes all the way back at least to the Greek philosophers. Their arguments will sound familiar.
Key Takeaways
- Speculation about alien life dates back to the ancient Greeks, and perhaps even further.
- The Scientific Revolution expanded our vision of the Universe and revived our belief in the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
- Unfortunately, the lack of convincing evidence has ushered in a new age of cosmological pessimism.
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