Where are the Aliens?

If there are 100 billion stars in our galaxy alone, then there are probably twice or three times as many planets. That is a staggering number and it makes you think, with that many planets possibly out there, it makes sense that there must be other civilizations, the numbers are just too great

So you think, with all those “Billions and Billions” of planets, there has to be life right? More than likely is my answer. But here’s the rub!

On our one little planet, which has created in excess of probably 50 billion different species of life, only one of those 50 billion has developed a complex language. In fact we’re using it right now. A complex language is more likely than not an imperative to creating a space faring civilization or at least a technological society and as far as we know, we’re it.

So where am I going with this?

Where I’m going is this: it’s just possible that we could be the most advanced race in our galaxy! Now there’s a scary thought right? But what if it’s true? Where does that leave us? Could we be the “Elders” that are mentioned in so many Science Fiction stories. Is the job of bringing intelligent life to the rest of the galaxy ours? Think about that for a moment. What a responsibility!