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Exoplanet
Оглавление– Sir, we are approaching some planet, the information on the screen gives the probability of life on this planet over 86%.
– So what?
– I mean… Maybe we can fly in and see, sir?
– What’s the idea?
– Well, there may be interesting species of animals or plants…
– As well as dangerous viruses that cause incurable diseases, Hans!
– Yes, sir, but there may be a human civilization!
– Here you are again! For all civilizations, history develops in the same way: first fratricide, then prostitution, slavery, human sacrifice, the invention of the wheel, writing, gunpowder, paper money… Many civilizations do not live long enough to see the invention of the wheel…
– I’m sorry sir, but what about architecture, literature, painting, music…
– Hans, this is all tied to the traditions of a particular civilization! It will be incomprehensible to you, and it will appear ferocious and ugly! You will only waste time and fuel! “Look for matches among similarities”!
– But still, sir!
– Mind! Our mission is not biological, historical or social!
– Yes, sir!
– Watch the screens, Hans!
– Yes, sir! But look, here on the screen, we are surveying the planet! What a funny fluffy character is running. So cute with long ears! Its tail glimpses…
– Sure! And there is another character after it, even more remarkable: shaggy, with teeth and claws. It is about to catch up! Jumped! Ugh! Turn it off immediately! Any more questions?
– This is horrible, sir!
– I told you, let’s fly on!
