>Therefore, the statement suggests (with certainty) that there are no intelligent/scientific aliens capable of creating lower temperatures. I take issue with that interpretation.
Yes I'm certain that is what the author is trying to convey. I suggest you re-read the article replacing the line that offended you with "This computer is kept in a very cold place".
>In short, the statement is pompous, insulting and almost certainly incorrect.
The evidence is on his side. You just derided the author for his level of certainty, then suggested he's almost certainly wrong because aliens might exist.
Yes I'm certain that is what the author is trying to convey. I suggest you re-read the article replacing the line that offended you with "This computer is kept in a very cold place".
>In short, the statement is pompous, insulting and almost certainly incorrect.
The evidence is on his side. You just derided the author for his level of certainty, then suggested he's almost certainly wrong because aliens might exist.