Epic Beard Man
Bearded Philosopher
There may be sentience elsewhere in the universe, it is almost sure there is. But the universe itself does not have the structure for sentence. It is too big, the limitation is the speed of light.
As for purposes, we are insignificant in our own solar system, on a universal scale we are not even a single H2O molecule in all the oceans. It does massage the ego to believe (for whatever reason) that we are here for a reason,. The history of the universe simply does not bare that idea up
I think you're inaccurately conflating individual purpose with universal significance. The discussion of purpose has nothing to do with our geocentric position when it comes to the cosmos. I don't think none of us here are saying the universe is alive why you and the other guy keep bringing up sentience when nobody here said the universe is aware.
I wouldn't even go as far as to say we know the universe is or isn't alive. As you said we are small in the universe so it would be arrogant on your part as a miniscule life form to assume the universe lacks sentience. We don't know but that is not the topic of discussion.
As I said before I feel my purpose is to help people. I'm good at it, I'm able to connect with people in my profession so I would say therefore that is my calling and purpose. Someone else who is good at sports may think their purpose is to be an athlete.
As I've said we all define our lives differently based on our experiences.