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It could also be that interest in communication is generally an "uphill game". Which may not be that fortunate in case of contact with an advanced civilization:
by masswerk 6y ago
It could also be that interest in communication is generally an "uphill game". Which may not be that fortunate in case of contact with an advanced civilization:
We: "Hey, we want to share our science and philosophy and what we found out about the universe!"
Alien scientist (looking at some advanced gauges): "Look, its temperature rises."
;-)
- b0rsuk 6y agoThere was a scene like that in one of Robert Sheckley short stories. The author was one of main inspirations for Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy). I highly recommend Robert Sheckley's short stories if you enjoy witty, fast-paced SF with crazy ideas. Terry Pratchett fans should be delighted too.