Is Mathematics really the common ground and culture for both humans and extraterrestrial beings? Before we come to that matter, let us unify our agreement on whether extraterrestrial life does exist or not? Many have agreed that aliens do exist. In my opinion, Yes! Extraterrestrial perhaps does exist. Outside our galaxy, the Milky Way, on a distant star, they do not have to be intelligent, or big in size, it is just another life formed. Life can be formed on earth, why not on another planet? Humans are formed through evolution as proven in Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species; why not extraterrestrial life on a distant star? Some may said there are no basic needs such as water, or air for a single life to be formed on those planets outside our galaxy. The organism will find a way to survive for sure. There are still many uncertainties in the existence of extraterrestrial life but astronomical studies have some sort proven that extraterrestrial life do exist. However, let us come back to the subject, mathematics as the only true universal language.
If human race encounter with intelligent aliens living on a distant star one day, we may and shall communicate with them in order to have our doubts and questions about the universe answered. Curiosity about the universe will overwhelm us. Information shall be shared but first of all, how are we going to communicate with them? Therefore, we have to find a common culture so the communication will become easier and smooth; and that is mathematics. With mathematics, human race have invented technologies such as computers, super computers and many more. For the aliens, it is strongly believed that their mathematical background is the fundamental for their science and technology as well. In fact, language shall be converted into mathematical programme in the 1010 form. Physics explains the nature and mathematics too is strongly related to physics.
I am strongly fascinated by Martin Rees discussion about Mathematics as the true universal language and his last sentence provokes the thoughts of the readers: “It is fascinating to speculate whether hyper-intelligent aliens already exist in some remote part of our cosmos. If so, would their brains “package” reality in a mathematical language that would be comprehensive to us or our descendants?” With the advancement of high technologies from now, it would probably be our descendants whom will be communicating with the aliens. However, there is one thing now for sure and it is crucial to know it, “We are not alone”.
For those who are in Mr. Allan's physics class, please do not copy this ya..... I have spent 2 hours writing this crap and it is indeed full of rubbish.. I am quite ashamed of it..I know.. what a "masterpiece" using up 2 hours of precious time.
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