We have long imagined the possibility that life exists on other planets. Do you believe that there is life in the universe outside the earth? What would be the implications of proving that alien life exists? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examplea from your own knowledge and experience.

We have long imagined the possibility that life exists on other planets. 
Do you believe that there is life in the universe outside the earth? What 
would be the implications of proving that alien life exists?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.

IELTS ESSAY Space in Life 

The idea of life beyond the hospitable conditions of the planet earth has never failed to intrigue humans. One wonders what will happen the day humans are able to actually discover life in the outer space. This has also prompted many to ponder about impact such a revelation might have on human life back home.

There is a great likelihood of finding signs of life in the outer space somewhere. This view is enthusiastically supported by unofficial reports of UFO sightings. Many are quite optimistic about the day when extraterrestrial beings making an appearance and establishing contact with humans. Even the SETI scientists are sure that there are certain planets with life supporting conditions revolving around their stars.

Discovery of life beyond the habitable environment of the blue planet may help humans interact with the far more intelligent civilizations that might transfer their know-how of handling problems, like environmental deterioration and pollution which happen to be a pressing problem for the human race today. They could also teach  how to survive a nuclear holocaust in case mankind resorts to the use of atomic weapons.

Conversely, some are cynical about the proposed benefits. They feel even if signs of alien life are found, there is no surety that it will positively impact humans since communicating in a vast space might take several light years; however, by then the mankind would have been stripped off invaluable financial resources which could have been used to mitigate several problems.

To recap, the optimism concerning discovering aliens carries substance, and I personally opine despite doubts/ cynicism coming in contact with extra terrestrial life forms would surely help drive home a plethora of unprecedented benefits. Hence, it would be quite rational to keep looking for life in the space.