The future of intelligence in the Universe: a call for humility

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What a fascinating way to say… there are lots of silly ideas out there and we should really take a step back and contemplate this whole intelligent species thing.

After all, how can we really conclude the interstellar habits of intelligent beings if we’re barely cutting the grade ourselves?

I think the sorts of aliens that would turn up around here wouldn’t have the daily living habits of humans. Consider spending one’s life in pods or completely genetically engineering the physical form to itself be merely a vessel for the curious life it carries?

When asking about others we cling too readily that our ways and perspectives are universally shared.

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