Why do i reach for the stars

Despite advancements in brain science, even for everyone with half a brain it makes sense: Humankind is out for trouble in outer space. Our history of violence until today proves this best. Psychologically speaking, humankind obviously projects, externalizes and exports its internal struggles and issues to the environment, even to outer space.

So assuming the existence of intelligent life in space, of alien civilizations far more advanced than us — why not, amid countless galaxies in the vastness of the universe — those presumed aliens might have no appetite for making contact with a species that still espouses the idea that the whole universe exists for us alone, narcissistically considering ourselves the only intelligent life in the universe.

In short: When they are detected by us, it will only mean trouble. Frankly, if I were one of those far-advanced aliens, I would try my best not to be detected by humans telescopes, observatories, screens.

So why not leave those aliens alone, as they obviously do not wish to be bothered by us? So, when truly civilized alien civilizations wish to disclose themselves to us, they will do so and will inform us. No need to rush at their fences. Meanwhile, we had best remain invisible. Frankly, wisdom never was a mass phenomenon — at all times affecting a minority only.

Immanuel Fruhmann is an Austrian philosopher and educationist specialized in philosophy of science and language, cultural and social philosophy, as well as adult education, with years of experience in analysis of geopolitics and giving philosophical and educational insights to the public.

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