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"imperialism & colonization may be universal endeavors as they are how one ruler or government maintains and/or expands control. resources, slave labor, tax payers = power and success."
Originally posted by miniatus
they'd probably come here for our Sun.. and that would be just as bad for us
Originally posted by eyeinoz
reply to post by fuserleer
they dont need our resources hey, what about if we were put here(humanity) to multiply until there is enough of us to harvest.mabe to some we taste good...just putting it out there.
Originally posted by neobludragon
Heres what I think would happen.
The aliens would come here, us as humans would probably be like "hey lets kill them and steal there technology." thus starting a war between aliens and planet earth. Even this is unlikely though. I'm pretty sure them hovering over us from time to time in there spaceships and then military start to follow them they know that to stay away. They probably are smart and avoid warfare by being so evasive as they are. I think the only way us as humans wouldn't attack them is if we actually matured beyond humans and got rid of the emotion of hate. Then and only then will we come in contact with actual aliens, or beings from other planets or even just space.
Originally posted by parkwoods21
reply to post by fuserleer
Your argument and "evidence" are very weak. You act like everyone who has killed someone has always had a reason too. Aliens do not need any reason to wipe us out if they wanted to other than just seeing us as a threat. It does not matter how advanced we are or that we still use oil and gas to fuel our engines. In real life more often than not when you are threatened by something for whatever reason you try to get rid of it. For example take a wasp's nest somewhere out in the middle of some unexplored jungle. All of a sudden you show up within 3 feet of it. The wasp's have nothing to gain from stinging you repeatedly. They feel like you are a threat to themselves and will probably attack you for no other reason. Now whats to say aliens are not this wasp nest and we (earth) is not you.edit on 25-4-2012 by parkwoods21 because: (no reason given)
killing species is a human trait.
Originally posted by EddieCusak
reply to post by fuserleer
there is ONE logical reason to believe that aliens will never invade earth, and that is... they haven't done it yet when they've had thousands of years of better opportunities to do so...
In order for a race to evolve further than our current civilization, they would have spent alot of time developing their spiritual aspects, virtually the last thing humans are yet to develop to an advanced degree for some time.
Originally posted by fuserleer
We, humans, are the hooligans of the universe, and woe betide anyone that wants to have a bust up!edit on 24-4-2012 by fuserleer because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by hoonsince89
reply to post by fuserleer
One thing i think you missed which i think plays a major role.
In order for a race to evolve further than our current civilization, they would have spent alot of time developing their spiritual aspects, virtually the last thing humans are yet to develop to an advanced degree for some time.
When a being becomes spiritually advanced, they see existence in a different way, everything is precious and you live in harmony with your surroundings.
So in order to be an "advanced alien race" you would have to be spiritually evolved and employ the above things.
Hence no invasion....
Originally posted by OliArtist
Originally posted by hoonsince89
reply to post by fuserleer
One thing i think you missed which i think plays a major role.
In order for a race to evolve further than our current civilization, they would have spent alot of time developing their spiritual aspects, virtually the last thing humans are yet to develop to an advanced degree for some time.
When a being becomes spiritually advanced, they see existence in a different way, everything is precious and you live in harmony with your surroundings.
So in order to be an "advanced alien race" you would have to be spiritually evolved and employ the above things.
Hence no invasion....
Sorry, but what a load of rubbish. People who talk like that are so arrogant it is unbelievable! You are basically implying that you personally are more advanced than other 'beings' because you know these things. I would put forward, as have several notable scientists and thinkers, that aliens may have attained an advanced state by being exactly the opposite - by being absolutely merciless and violent. When humans have waged war we have advanced faster than ever. World War 2, in six years we went from cavalry and biplanes being widely used through to the first ballistic missiles and computers! Imagine if the war had continued? Sure, it is a fine line to if it destroyed the planet entirely, or just bred a super advanced, highly aggressive and violent technological society - but it could have gone either way. If it went the latter way I would hazard a guess that we would already be a true space faring civilisation. Maybe not a civilisation that many of us would like or be proud of, but one nonetheless.
People like you make the mistake of forcing your wishes, hopes and moral beliefs upon the universe around you - a big, and frankly laughable, mistake.