Seems probable that there is other life out there.
But...
The distances and time become very problematic. Even an ion drive can't get past a 1000 light year distance in less than 1000 years.
So then there's the "magic" of worm holes.
Even if you somehow created one and established the other end, why would your target be achievable?
It's moving at a million miles an hour.
Ancient Alien Theorists are perplexed (as are archeologists) about big heavy stones and intricate cuttings that date back thousands of years. Might as well believe in God...
Why not?
Please seat yourself.
I like the very things you hate.