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We consider life inherently interesting. An ant is objectively an inferior lifeform compared to us. Smaller, weaker, less intelligent. But there are still hum
by bhaak 9y ago
We consider life inherently interesting.
An ant is objectively an inferior lifeform compared to us. Smaller, weaker, less intelligent.
But there are still human beings that dedicate their life to study them. And we find unique and interesting features in them. I don't think this would be different if a more developed life form would study.
Supposing, that this life form still has some curiosity left. But if they lived so long that everything is boring to them, it's not our fault that they wouldn't find us interesting. :-)
- boomlinde 9y agoInferiority is an inherently subjective notion. That it is inferior to be smaller, weaker and less intelligent reflects your values, not some sort of universal score sheet.
- addicted 9y agoThere are human beings who devote their lives to studying rocks. Doesn't tell you much at all about how much we value rocks.
- bhaak 9y agoNo, but valuation wasn't what OP and I were getting at. OP said "We're no more interesting than your average gas cloud." and that we are nothing special. I disagreed and said that even in the eye of much more powerful or advanced species, we would still be considered a curiosity. At least to some. It's entirely possible that we could be blown away by the next being. But at least some members of the same species would regret that.