Extraterrestrial life
Discussion
Eric Mc said:
Yipper said:
Unless the aliens all look like Ashley James or Doutzen Kroes, it's best to shoot first and ask questions later.
Species that "explore" other territories tend to be keen to steal them for their own gain at any cost. If a flying saucer pops up over London, it is unlikely (on balance) to be Earth-friendly.
You seem to be familiar with the ways of Species that "explore" other territories tend to be keen to steal them for their own gain at any cost. If a flying saucer pops up over London, it is unlikely (on balance) to be Earth-friendly.
eharding said:
jmorgan said:
4x4Tyke said:
jmorgan said:
Depends who they want to meat first.
No sure if deliberate or misspelt.http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092610/
The Spruce goose said:
Considering the European invaders to the Americas wiped out most of the indigenous population through infections ...]
Even on Earth most diseases are specific to one (or closely related) species. I suppose that it might be a risk if you accept panspermia, but if this alien life evolved separately, its diseases and viruses, even if DNA-based, would use a totally different genetic code and not be capable of infecting us.Nimby said:
The Spruce goose said:
Considering the European invaders to the Americas wiped out most of the indigenous population through infections ...]
Even on Earth most diseases are specific to one (or closely related) species. I suppose that it might be a risk if you accept panspermia, but if this alien life evolved separately, its diseases and viruses, even if DNA-based, would use a totally different genetic code and not be capable of infecting us.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_goo
literally a single one of the above making it to the surface can self replicate ad infinitum and wipe EVERYTHING out, and then set about building a new Coruscant for when its masters arrive and turn them off
Edited by SystemParanoia on Wednesday 17th January 14:54
ash73 said:
SystemParanoia said:
...a new Coruscant...
A what?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaxz6xz_43Q
Capital planet of the 1st Galactic empire
TL:DR
Epic City planet with no trace of 'nature' left
crofty1984 said:
Robbins said:
We'll wipe ourselves out long before we encounter visitors from other worlds.
Genuinely think we've only a couple of generations left. Climate change, war rendering the planet incompatible with life.
Human life maybe.Genuinely think we've only a couple of generations left. Climate change, war rendering the planet incompatible with life.
Robbins said:
We'll wipe ourselves out long before we encounter visitors from other worlds.
Genuinely think we've only a couple of generations left. Climate change, war rendering the planet incompatible with life.
BullsGenuinely think we've only a couple of generations left. Climate change, war rendering the planet incompatible with life.
t, you've been watching the liberal media too much. I can't think of anything that would kill all 7.000.000.000 human beings short of the sun exploding.I strongly believe extraterrestrial beings have been in contact with governments for many years.
99.99999% of this planets people are viewed as nothing but mere plebs who have no reason to be made aware of what goes on.
The only reason for that to change would be to bring a different layer of fear or control.
99.99999% of this planets people are viewed as nothing but mere plebs who have no reason to be made aware of what goes on.
The only reason for that to change would be to bring a different layer of fear or control.
Yipper said:
Unless the aliens all look like Ashley James or Doutzen Kroes, it's best to shoot first and ask questions later.
Species that "explore" other territories tend to be keen to steal them for their own gain at any cost. If a flying saucer pops up over London, it is unlikely (on balance) to be Earth-friendly.
Perhaps they are just moving to this planet to help us progress further, by way of posting on Pistonheads expertly using their advanced knowledge.Species that "explore" other territories tend to be keen to steal them for their own gain at any cost. If a flying saucer pops up over London, it is unlikely (on balance) to be Earth-friendly.
Robbins said:
We'll wipe ourselves out long before we encounter visitors from other worlds.
Genuinely think we've only a couple of generations left. Climate change, war rendering the planet incompatible with life.
Well if the study of life on this planet has taught us anything - extinction seems to be the norm. Far more species have gone extinct than not - why should humans be a special case?Genuinely think we've only a couple of generations left. Climate change, war rendering the planet incompatible with life.
ash73 said:
Simpo Two said:
I can't think of anything that would kill all 7.000.000.000 human beings short of the sun exploding.
Supernova <50 lyGamma ray burst <1000 ly
Encounter with black hole or rogue planet
Impact from stellar object 5-10km
Impact from interstellar object 1-5km
Extreme solar event
Extreme volcanic activity
Nuclear winter
Biological warfare
AI or alien extermination
Adverse evolution
https://www.universetoday.com/23342/wr-104-wont-ki...
Turns out it is aimed away from us.
Moonhawk said:
Well if the study of life on this planet has taught us anything - extinction seems to be the norm. Far more species have gone extinct than not - why should humans be a special case?
We are probably the only species to have existed to be fully aware and capable of averting our extinction.Gassing Station | Science! | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff