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    The existence of extraterrestrial intelligent life, once widely accepted, is now questioned. Despite statistical arguments for life elsewhere, its evolution appears improbable, suggesting alien intelligence may be imaginary.

    Area of Science:

    • Astrobiology
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    • Historically, intelligent extraterrestrial life was widely assumed by scholars and scientists.
    • The advent of space travel in the late 1950s revived scientific and public debate on the topic.
    • Current discussions involve serious, professional scientists, alongside statistical arguments for life's prevalence.

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    • To explore the possibility that intelligent alien life is purely imaginary.

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  • Analysis of statistical probabilities concerning abiogenesis and evolution of intelligence.
  • Conceptual analysis of 'intelligent life' and anthropocentric biases.
  • Main Results:

    • While life's existence elsewhere is statistically plausible, the evolution of 'intelligent life' is presented as highly improbable.
    • The study questions the likelihood of finding alien intelligence comparable to human intelligence.
    • A significant portion of the belief in alien intelligence may stem from anthropocentric biases and "animist fantasies".

    Conclusions:

    • The evolution of intelligent life, as we define it, appears exceedingly rare, both on Earth and elsewhere.
    • The scientific community should critically assess assumptions about extraterrestrial intelligence.
    • Alien intelligent life forms are likely, and perhaps always have been, imaginary constructs.