posted on Nov, 10 2011 @ 12:45 PM
I know a lot of people would like aliens to show up, or be revealed by the governments, or something. But why? What do you think they'll bring to
your life that you don't already have?
Scientific Knowledge? Most of us don't even care about scientific knowledge, except when it can help make us cool stuff like iPhones and streaming
porn. Would it really matter to you if aliens told you how they manage to bypass the speed of light, or what's really going on inside atoms?
Probably not.
Religious Wisdom? Do you think aliens will be able to tell you if Jesus really was the Son of God? If that's the case, then you need to find a
better understanding of what it means to have faith. Besides, there are lots of people on this planet with different, interesting and provocative
beliefs, and what it mostly creates is hatred and conflict.
A Spaceship Ride? I think that except for some colorful pictures made by the Hubble Telescope, we've all discovered over the past few decades that
for the most part, space is huge and boring and dull. You're probably much better off with some video game virtual representation of some cool
imaginary planet than a real one. Also, what makes you think that you even deserve a ride? Why would they pick you?
To Take Control? People love kings, and put up with dictators because in some ways it frees them from having to take responsibility for their own
lives. Is that what you want the aliens to do? Take over all the governments and finally run things "right" for a change? Free you from having to
work or make decisions or grow up?
Just to Prove There's "Somebody Else?" There are 7 billion other "somebody elses" right here on this planet. Try interacting with them more.
Also, just because there might be somebody else out there in the universe doesn't mean they'll like you, or even care if you exist. The fascination
won't necessarily be mutual. As individuals, we are all alone in existence.
I just wonder. I often think that except for the kind of mild curiosity people used to experience when a new tribe was discovered in the 1800's,
aliens showing up is just going to bring to light all of our least noble fears and desires and weaknesses, that we will all set against each other.