easy, if we did not exist we would not be able to observe the universe. thus, it was almost like it never existed. if you study quantum physics and mathematics, you will know that if given an infinite amount of time, anything is bound to happen, no matter the probability. since time is linear, it is a countable infinity, and there is a 0.0000000000000000000000000001 chance that random shit starts exploding, it will happen in that given range. after the heat death of the universe, there will be no matter, only space continuing to expand, empty. the quantum fluctuations within the space-time material will eventually form a new universe via big bang or some other way that scientists have theorized births a universe. it will take a LONG time because the probability is insanely low, but to us, we will not know or feel this time because we will be gone long before that. so, universes will continue to be formed an infinite amount of time with different variations. at some point, a universe similar to ours has existed. we don't know if we were the first. this theory is widely known. another lesser accepted but still prominent theory is the parallel universes theory, but since it is kinda unrelated i wont talk about it. so, given the insanely low probabilities and infinite time, we were bound to exist. it is just that we observe it, and anthropocentrism and the general population do not know that much deeply about quantum physics to understand. so no, we really arent that special. doesnt mean that we shouldnt spend our time doing nothing. instead, keep grinding. make the most out of your life.