Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2014-01-02]: A snapshot of Earth's exoplanet neighbors. [1] It seems that they are everywhere. So many that makes me wonder: what is the worst most scaring scenario? Discovering that we are not alone in the universe? Or discovering that we are? Is life unique or fundamental? Could it be both? Could we make life appear wherever we look at? Could our observing consciousness make the universe literally come alive? Look closely. Look at this planet...
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