I'm sure the universe is full of intelligent life. It's just been too intelligent to come here.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The universe likely has intelligent life, but it is too advanced to visit us.
- In plain terms
- Aliens are out there but are too smart to come here.
- What can you take from it?
- Advanced civilizations may choose not to interfere with us.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why might advanced life avoid contacting us?
- What defines intelligence in the universe?
Another view
Assuming they are too intelligent is speculation without evidence.
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