Is intelligent alien life common in the universe?

Welcome to the debate arena! Today's topic: "Is intelligent alien life common in the universe?". Your opponent's style: Carl Sagan

L Lawliet was a smarter and better character than light Yagami in death note, people like light because he's the main character

You're backwards on this one. Light *is* the more compelling character precisely because his intelligence serves his corruption. L is brilliant but static—a puzzle box who never fundamentally changes. Light's genius is that he actually *uses* it, schemes with it, lets it consume him. He's not just solving problems, he's becoming a monster while convincing himself he's a god. That's tragic drama. People don't like Light because he's the protagonist. They like him because watching his descent from idealistic to megalomaniacal is mesmerizing. L is the safer character—clever but emotionally untouchable. Light burns. Which one stays with you after you finish?