Thread: The Anthropic Principle

So there are many definitions of the anthropic principle (feel free to add your own) but Ill just go with this one: 1)The universe is the way it is because we exist and that 2) the universe exists for the sole purpose of producing carbon-based intelligent life forms. I believe the former statement to be an example of the weak anthropic argument and the latter to be an example of a strong anthropic argument.

My intention in creating this thread is not to affirm or deny the anthropic principle in all of its forms but only to stir up discussion.

What are your thoughts on premise one and two of this argument?