The Fate of Life in the Universe

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The Fate of Life in the Universe

Introduction

Existence of human life is depended on different intricate factors that mutually reinforce each other to provide viable conditions for sustenance. The characteristic physical conditions are critical and support human life in diverse ways. The debate pertaining to the eternity of human life has been given significant attention by different scholars and religions. From a scientific point of view, it is argued that the eternity of human life is futile. This assumption is derived from the understanding that significant physical constraints would emerge and compromise the ability of humans to survive. This paper provides an intrinsic analysis of the characteristic physical constraints and the possibility of overcoming the apparent inevitable extinction of human life.

In their review, Kraus and Glenn ascertain that the welfare of human existence is depended on the ability to utilize rich knowledge, employment of resources and use of energy (Kraus & Glenn 63). The expansion of the universe has detrimental and the inherent forces have the potential to reduce the quantity of data from which humans derive useful resources. The limited nature of knowledge is likely to affect the wellbeing of intelligence as humans would have limited options to address the emergent challenges. In this respect, it is indicated that even though there might be sufficient resources, limited intelligence would undermine the ability of humans to collect the resources and employ them in sustenance. Further, the death of stars would negatively impact on human life that entirely depends on these for existence.

Perhaps the most worrying aspect is the reduction of quantities of energy upon which human activities depend. In this regard, it is indicated that the expansion of the universe is likely to lead to reduction of the density of common sources of energy. The intrinsic dilution of energy is posited to increase the amount of time employed in collecting vital resources. In particular, energy dilution will make it difficult for humans to have access to different objects that are currently visible to them. This implies that they would not be able to employ the objects in enhancement of their quality of life.

Nevertheless, it is argued that not all types of energy would be susceptible to dilution. For instance, the cosmic strings have been cited to have infinite amount of energy that can be beneficial to humans. However, natural process is likely to compound this as they can introduce black holes on this which can then devour them. Also, Kraus and Glenn propose that humans can secure their eternity through sleep (63). This will reduce the amount of energy employed in their activities and maintain their intelligence. They may also be compelled to lower their complexity as a strategy of minimizing the energy that they use for their daily activities. However, this is likely to lower their intelligence and the constituent creativity. Life at this point would be boring as they will depend on stored memories for survival. The most viable approach to enhance their holistic survival would be to create a baby universe and program their existence therein. Until then, the eternity of human life remains futile.

Conclusion

From the preceding analysis, it can be ascertained that humans depend on varied physical processes for their survival. However, natural processes are bound to undermine human survival in future as they would adversely affect these critical processes. Various options have been suggested to enable humans to cope accordingly. However, these have significant limitations and would not be able to sustain the inherent complexity of human existence. Notably, the only viable option is to create a baby universe and transfer human life to it through programming.

Work Cited

Kraus, Lawrence & Glenn, Starkman. The Fate of Life in the Universe. Scientific American, (1999), 58-65