"It appears that consciousness is a very rare & precious thing & we should take whatever steps we can to preserve the light of consciousness. Only now, after 4.5 billion years has that window been open. That’s a long time to wait and it might not stay open for long.” -
Conversation
We(humans) know very little of the universe and its life forms. Life in the universe may be common but not in our galaxy but time will tell. Under The ice of Europa a hidden life may exist.