Since the Big Bang the universe has been expanding outward in all directions into the endless nothingness of space and time. As stellar objects move further away it will become harder and harder to travel outside of our galaxy so that the idea of making contact with other life forms besides humanity becomes less likely as time goes on. We as a species have to accept that our planet will be the only home we will ever know and earth life will be the only life that we ever encounter. So let’s try to treat our planet, our animal friends, and each other a lot better.