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And then we have all the mass extinctions that have happened throughout the earth's lifespan. In fact the largest known extinction event, the Permian–Triassic,

by WD-42 12y ago

And then we have all the mass extinctions that have happened throughout the earth's lifespan. In fact the largest known extinction event, the Permian–Triassic, which wiped out something like 94% of all organisms, was caused mostly by "natural" causes - not an asteroid impact or something external. Gradual climate change, a runaway greenhouse effect, and poisonous gas farting bacteria were thought to be the cause. No, earth is not a haven for life. It's a great place for life to thrive, but it doesn't care about life.

hcarvalhoalves 12y ago
> No, earth is not a haven for life. Louis C.K. disagrees better than I could: "this is Earth, and for trillions of miles in every direction it fucking sucks so bad". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vjEiFckbw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vjEiFckbw
- WD-42 12y ago
  Pfft, a trillion miles is roughly a 1/5 a lightyear. If it only sucks for a trillion miles, that's not so bad. Our home galaxy alone is 100,000 light years across. And there are hundreds of billions more of them. Its like saying the movie sucks because the guy sitting in front of you is too tall.