The perplexity of this universe

When a star explodes (supernova) elements from the explosion (thus elements of the star) gets dispersed into the universe. Subsequent to their explosion, they emit interstellar carbon which coalesce into other planets. I'm well aware of the other effects of this interstellar carbon, but do bare with me.

So, really we get a supernova-->interstellar carbon <--> planets (dont forget primordial carbon) --> living matter--> living matter die and give rise to forests--> get compressed to oil--> compressed to carbon dioxide --> photosynthesis--> living matter and ofcourse the cycle continues.

The point is, we get living matter from this interstellar carbon...so hypothetically speaking, (lets forget any empirical data/research on this topic...), the existence of living matter in other planets is possible. Nevertheless, the most abundant elements in space are hydrogen, helium, oxygen, nitrogen and carbon (in their perspective orders). Furthermore, carbon and oxygen are two important elements needed for the production of organic materials. Organic materials in return are needed to create the first living molecules ( for more info please read this old school paper http://calteches.library.caltech.edu/314/1/horowitz.pdf) ....so really ...in theory, living matter can exist if provided with such elements (taking into account that their function/structure may be different than what we know on earth).

Just to switch gears a little bit, lets now talk about Stephen Hawking. He suggests that it is not just a possibility but almost a certainty that life exists not just in other planets but also in other parts of the universe. I have not read this 68 year old's paper...or what seems to have been a documentary (if anyone knows or has this piece...please let me know); however, after reading several articles, it seems that Hawking suggests that " there could be life and intelligence out there in forms we can’t conceive,” he further explains that, “just as a chimpanzee can’t understand quantum theory, it could be there are aspects of reality that are beyond the capacity of our brains. "He finally concludes that, "if alients ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn't turn out very well for the Native Americans."

I'm not sure if you have seen any of "his" videos on discovery, but some seem rather peculiar ! Specially the way he depicts the structure/shape of these "aliens". What I find fascinating is that although he mentions that extraterrestrial life exists in all shapes (even simple life form), how could he assume that they are "intelligent", let alone more intelligent than us?

Don't get me wrong, I DO believe that there could be life (ie. living matter) in other planets or other parts of the universe; however, I think Hawking may be a tad bit paranoid... Please view the video I have posted...you will see my point...

How funny would it be, if these "aliens" came to earth and adopted us as pets ! LOL ...or perhaps slavery across all humanity ...ok...EEEKKK....

I think I will go read what others have to say about "aliens", because I'm not too fond of Hawking at this moment... I shall update soon



http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/stephen-hawkings-universe-alien-grazers.html

http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/stephen-hawkings-universe-fear-the-aliens.html