I am sorry to say there is too much point to the wise crack that life is extinct on other planets because their scientists were more advanced than ours.
This quote humorously captures a subtle but profound skepticism about humanity's place in the universe and our scientific progress compared to a hypothetical extraterrestrial civilization. The idea that other planets might lack life not because life is rare, but because their scientists were more advanced and thus led to their extinction, prompts us to reflect on the double-edged nature of scientific advancement. While progress brings improvements and solutions to problems, it...