I think two things are rather likely:
1) There are other life forms in the universe, of sufficient complexity and size that we'd call them creatures, some of which are almost certainly intelligent.
2) We - that is, humans - will never meet them.
I base both of these conclusions on the enormous size of the universe.
Here's what Zach Weinersmith (SMBC) has to say about it (addendum: holy eff, it's more relevant than ever):
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1) There are other life forms in the universe, of sufficient complexity and size that we'd call them creatures, some of which are almost certainly intelligent.
2) We - that is, humans - will never meet them.
I base both of these conclusions on the enormous size of the universe.
Here's what Zach Weinersmith (SMBC) has to say about it (addendum: holy eff, it's more relevant than ever):
How will we know, when the morning comes, we are still human? - 2D
Don't worry, my friend. If this be the end, then so shall it be.
Don't worry, my friend. If this be the end, then so shall it be.
