New Documentary Shines Light on Interstellar Exile Problem
Filed under: Alien Intelligence, Alien Invasion, Aliens, Astro Biology, Foreign Policy, Interstellar Politics, Politics
The documentary District 9 is a long overdue film about the serious issue of alien refugees. The resources of the universe cannot support the rapid growth of the universal population, and this is not the first, nor the last, case of alien civilizations being cast off of their home worlds due to overcrowding, pollution, and planetary apocalypses.
Theorists say Earth could be next in this disturbing trend of planetary exile. So far we’ve been lucky in that most of the alien refugees hoping to make our world their new home are not hostile, but analysts say we must be careful to not appear to weak as we accept more and more alien exiles.
“You can liken it to the position the Obama administration is finding themselves in with international relations,” says political correspondent Dan McGruffy. “President Obama is being simultaneously praised and criticized with his open arms approach to foreign policy, the fear being that we will appear weak. At the same time, there is no doubt that America needs to heal damaged relationships with foreign nations. The same problems arise with interstellar exiles. We do not want to appear harsh and insensitive while making it clear we will defend our resources. The question arises, who does Earth belong to? Earthlings? Or the universe? Do we have a fundamental duty to provide life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness to all beings? The bottom line is, as our population grows and we continue to accept more alien exiles, we risk accelerating the depletion of Earth’s resources, and we might find ourselves exiled as well.”
What do you think? Is it our duty to provide for interstellar exiles? What is the appropriate response to their needs?
Is Glow-in-the-Dark Genetic Engineering the Solution to the Energy Crisis?
Filed under: Biology, Discoveries, Genetic Engineering, Science, The Future
The video says it all. What’s next? Can you imagine a world full of glow in the dark humans?
Some say this could be a solution for the energy crisis and global warming.
“If humans glowed in the dark, they wouldn’t need lights. Lights in our homes, cities, et cetera eat up a tremendous amount of energy,” says Physicist Peter Pablano. “Glow in the dark powers could save the climate, since the reduction in energy consumption would lead to a massive reduction in carbon emissions.”
What do you think? Should the Obama administration push forward with a policy of genetically engineering the American populace to glow in the dark as part of their energy policy?