Alien Life B.Y.A

Are we, humans, latecomers to the cosmic party of advanced life? This question has long puzzled scientists and has driven projects like SETI, sparked debates around the Drake Equation, and fueled discussions about the Fermi Paradox. But what if our understanding of advanced life in the universe is skewed? Recent research focusing on the relationship between black holes and star formation paints a fascinating picture. It suggests that we, as advanced life, might be remnants of a cosmic era long past. The research revolves around counterrotating accreting black holes, products of cosmic mergers that peaked approximately 11 billion years ago, when the Universe was just 2.8 billion years old. The connection between black holes, star formation, and the timing of these events could mean that the greatest chance for extraterrestrial intelligences to emerge was billions of years ago, making us, earthlings, the late arrivals to the universe's life party. #science #aliens #shorts