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[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 10 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I hold with the idea that we haven't encountered an alien intelligence because species reach a point where they destroy themselves

[–] MotoAsh@lemmy.world 13 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Or, if they get past the great filter of self-absorbed shittery, they either:

  1. Realize how dangerous and pathetic almost smart enough species are and steer clear entirely.
  2. Realize life itself is a game of greed and shittery and settle in to a life of reclusive observance to not be greedy.
  3. Allow themselves to die off because life is a pathetic attempt to be special on a stage that is far too vast to ever change or give a damn about sentience.
[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 1 points 3 days ago

I lean towards 1.

[–] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The traits that allow a species to achieve global dominance are not compatible with long term survival.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 2 points 3 days ago

Sure they are. When tempered with other obvious evolutionary advantages like foresight and valuing the needs of the community above ludicrous individual hoarding.