07-14-2009, 04:29 AM
Hi,
We live on one planet in one solar system of one galaxy. To call it an insignificant ball of dust is to overstate its importance.
We're one species on a planet where every species that has ever existed is extinct. The exceptions are statistically insignificant. In the grand scheme of things, our extinction is meaningless.
If the universe is really a closed system, then everything is cooling down. We're doomed to heat death whether we drive a Prius or a Hummer. We might as well have some fun on our slide to hell.
--Pete
Quote: . . . or things will start to cool down.If you're going to consider it from the 'big picture' viewpoint, then consider this:
We live on one planet in one solar system of one galaxy. To call it an insignificant ball of dust is to overstate its importance.
We're one species on a planet where every species that has ever existed is extinct. The exceptions are statistically insignificant. In the grand scheme of things, our extinction is meaningless.
If the universe is really a closed system, then everything is cooling down. We're doomed to heat death whether we drive a Prius or a Hummer. We might as well have some fun on our slide to hell.
--Pete
How big was the aquarium in Noah's ark?