Originally posted by AquaShrimp
Lets say for a moment that extraterrestial aliens exist. Its likely that they do, simply due to the massive amount of planets in the universe. Now lets say that these aliens eventually make contact with Earth.
Its most likely that aliens would be hostile. For two reasons, the need for resources, and self preservation. Earth is very valuable due to our moderate temperature ranges. Though the aliens would likely have very advanced technology, it would still require a tremendous amount of energy to heat or cool a planet to acceptable temperatures. The aliens would most likely be heterotrophic, meaning they eat other organisms (like we do). So for their own preservation, and the cultivation of food, they would need a planet like ours.
On Earth, whenever one organism invades the territory and resources of another, violence usually arrupts. We see this happening with exotic species. But we can also look at humans. We are a sort of 'advanced alien' compared to other animals. We exploit animals that are usefull to us, and we kill those that are not.
I believe the US Airforce ran an exercise in the 90s that simulated an alien contact.
So what are your opinions on alien contact?
Wow, what an entirely invalid thread... Its all based on VERY Earth-centric assumptions (Human-centric really). Lets break it down for the garbage it really is...
Its most likely that aliens would be hostile. For two reasons, the need for resources, and self preservation. Earth is very valuable due to our moderate temperature ranges.
No... You believe they would be hostile because that is the image you believe. When was the last time you were savagely attacked by a butterfly? There are all manner of creatures right here on earth that prove you wrong and as we move out into the cosmos, there are likely a lot more.
Why do you assume they need resources? And why do you assume earth is valuable to them? Oh... Because it is valuable to YOU... I think most spacefaring species would find Jupiter a lot for valuable... Great source of fuels... Or Saturn... Or Neptune.. Earth is a freakin rock home boy, space is littered with rocks. Get over yourself.
Moderate temperatures? Come now. Again Moderate to YOU! We have organisms right here on Earth that can survive climates you can't even imagine from frigid cold to furnace heat. Why assume that Aliens like 70 degrees Fahrenheit just like you?
Though the aliens would likely have very advanced technology, it would still require a tremendous amount of energy to heat or cool a planet to acceptable temperatures.
Back the truck up home boy... Didn't you just say they liked our 'moderate temperatures'? Why do they need to heat it or cool it (assuming we are sticking with your human-centric space termites). You just said it was paradise. If they wanted hotter they could have gone to Venus... If they wanted colder, then Mars or Pluto.
See how silly you are?
The aliens would most likely be heterotrophic, meaning they eat other organisms (like we do). So for their own preservation, and the cultivation of food, they would need a planet like ours.
Really? Suppose they were like apes (pretty human like) apes only like veggies and fruit... not meat... You're projecting your self-image onto the aliens... well, i've got news for you... The aliens think you suck... They don't want to be like you. They probably eat grass and leaves.
Just kidding. Look at all the species around you that dont eat meat. How can you make this assumption with a straight face?
On Earth, whenever one organism invades the territory and resources of another, violence usually arrupts.
You answered that one all on your own... ON EARTH. You don't know squad about Alpha Centuri-5.
Discussion closed. All of you humans sleep tight. My kind won't be coming to eat you any time soon, you taste way too much like dolphin... We prefer strawberries.
