Contact with Extraterrestrials: An Invitation to Chaos and Embarrassing Behaviors.
Greetings. Homo sapiens. Not the most peaceful or intellectually capable species now in existence on the Earth. Human behavior leaves something to be desired, especially when a perceived threat is at play. The recent Coronavirus pandemic was a prime example, with millions and millions of individuals attacking store shelves in search of essential items; toilet paper, bottled water, underwear, and batteries, among other items. Any trip to the grocery store was an exercise in futility, with store shelves empty, and shoppers conducting themselves as if an invasion was about to occur. Lemmings are more logical in their approach to perceived threats than most humans, with their selfish, self-serving, "me first" mentality. What if a species-changing event was about to happen, perhaps contact with a non-terrestrial civilization? In my humble opinion, the situation would be chaotic and unpredictable. Despite the fact that the majority of the human population seems comfortable with t