I like that hypothesis, very logical and very plausible. I still believe the probability of earth life starting that way is lower than the the probability of life independently starting in multiple locations.
There is no such word as “virii” in English. It (or viri) may be used in computer geek language, but only to refer to “computer viruses” and never to real viruses.
…UF&C, this is English he’s talking, here – we make up new words all the time…if virii comes into popular use, it will become a recognized word, and can be used for just about anything the speaker wants to apply it to…it is one of the great things about our language…
“Virii” isn’t English. “Viruses” is English. “Viri”, “vira”, and “virii” are all fake Latin, roughly comparable to English “sheeps”, “sheepen”, and “sheepses”. All it does is say to people, “i is edjumacated, cuz i noes latin”.
Actually, probes that land on other bodies potentially capable of supporting life are sterilized to the best of our technological ability. And Europa – so far – has been avoided entirely.
BE THIS GUY over 9 years ago
Having no girlfriend leaves Tesla with plenty of free time.
Sherlock Watson over 9 years ago
I can only imagine how he tells a knock-knock joke…
Richard Howland-Bolton Premium Member over 9 years ago
In English the plural of ‘virus’ is ‘viruses’: in Latin it is a mass noun and therefore doesn’t have a plural.
P51Strega over 9 years ago
I like that hypothesis, very logical and very plausible. I still believe the probability of earth life starting that way is lower than the the probability of life independently starting in multiple locations.
PoodleGroomer over 9 years ago
When we next meet it, it will be like us encountering Doomsday from Superman.
Ugly, Fat and Crabby over 9 years ago
There is no such word as “virii” in English. It (or viri) may be used in computer geek language, but only to refer to “computer viruses” and never to real viruses.
AlnicoV over 9 years ago
Mind you that this is the thought process of a man who once said he could destroy the Earth if he wanted to and offered proof.
jadoo823 over 9 years ago
…UF&C, this is English he’s talking, here – we make up new words all the time…if virii comes into popular use, it will become a recognized word, and can be used for just about anything the speaker wants to apply it to…it is one of the great things about our language…
TheAuldWan over 9 years ago
Getting deep….
John W Kennedy Premium Member over 9 years ago
“Virii” isn’t English. “Viruses” is English. “Viri”, “vira”, and “virii” are all fake Latin, roughly comparable to English “sheeps”, “sheepen”, and “sheepses”. All it does is say to people, “i is edjumacated, cuz i noes latin”.
Kevin Parker Premium Member over 9 years ago
Actually, probes that land on other bodies potentially capable of supporting life are sterilized to the best of our technological ability. And Europa – so far – has been avoided entirely.