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Why are aliens always more advanced than us??


We have a lot of these 'aliens invade earth' films with massive ships, impenetrable shields and death rays that incinerate everything in its path. Does it never occur that we could be those aliens in the future. Much like Columbus discovering America?

Any thoughts on humans being the genocidal aliens?

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not seen avatar then?

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Starship troopers.
Your argument is moot.

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check out District 9

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There are a few movies that don't play on the whole aliens invading us/killing us scenario, but I do agree that it is getting a little old with that type of story telling. I'd love to see more Avatar's and District 9's to be honest, I find those to be really great movies story-wise, technically, acting, etc.

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Oh shut up

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George Bush?

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If they were as advanced as us, how could they reach Earth if they dont have the technology to do so?

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I take all your views into account. It is just good to see peoples opinions on things. I agree with the the person who mentioned aliens avoiding Earth. The speed at which we advance technologically, our untrustworthy natures and the goal of self preservation would make us a very dangerous foe. Of course we have good in us too haha

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ever seen alien nation

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The speed at which we advance technologically, our untrustworthy natures and the goal of self preservation would make us a very dangerous foe.
What? You have no idea how "fast" we advance technologically compared to possible alien races. Maybe it's slow as hell. Likewise, what makes you think we are more untrustworthy as a species? And you think alien creatures wouldnt have self preservation? How the fk can you assume any of this?

I don't normally reply to stupid posts, but that one just made me facepalm.

"Silence is golden, but duct tape is..." ah screw it, this is so unoriginal.

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Compared to a species capable of traveling between stars, we would be no threat at all. If they thought we might become a threat, they would likely wipe us out before we ever became technologically advanced enough to harm them.

Prof. Farnsworth: Oh. A lesson in not changing history from Mr. I'm-My-Own-Grandpa!

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