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Originally posted by Wonderer77
The question up for discussion is simply this: If the usual ‘man on the street’ should actually receive useful technology from an ET, how could he or she most reasonably and successfully assure that it be disseminated to the whole of humanity?
Note: First thread. Please bear with me and excuse any errors. Thanks.
Originally posted by platoslab
I seriously doubt E.T. will willingly give give us any advanced technology which can be turned against them.
Originally posted by platoslab
How about governmental interests? their power and influence will fade as individuals become more independent through technology.
Originally posted by platoslab
As for dissemination; what better method is there than the Internet? Go open source and share it online. If the "device" has merit (video evidence is great proof) other experimenters will build it. An additional benefit is protection from powerful interests that seek to quash such technologies.
Originally posted by Mr Green
The problem here is the media still make out ET contact as a joke. If you contacted your local paper or TV station I doubt theyd really take you seriously. Theyd run the story out of interest really and print some silly alien picture next to your picture, much like they do with robbie Williams.
Originally posted by Mr Green
If you tried to contact some scientific lab as soon as they saw it worked theyd all be falling out over who had the rights to it and how much money they could make. I work in a lab and I know this sort of stuff goes on ALL the time. They forget that the descovery could change millions of lives they just end up fighting over whos name goes on the patent. I find it really sad sometimes especially if its medical treatment or something along those lines.
Originally posted by Mr Green
Its sad but true this is why the aliens themselves need to hand it over on mass.
Good thread.
Originally posted by DaMod
If E.T. has given our government any sort of tech, I bet we use some of it and don't even realize it. We have a lot of tech that's pretty nifty after all. I'm sure they would never give us A. A super weapon or B. A means of interstellar travel.
Originally posted by DaMod
Plus another thought is they gave him that tech thinking that he would tell someone they would believe him and it would go into use simply because their society probably does not function like ours. They might not even have money! I know crazy huh......
Originally posted by aleon1018
I think it already has through sceience fiction programs and movies. Most people may not realize they are seeing some type of disclosure while others may try to prove it it disprove it. MIB mentioend tabloids as sources for information.
Originally posted by Wonderer77
Originally posted by aleon1018
I think it already has through sceience fiction programs and movies. Most people may not realize they are seeing some type of disclosure while others may try to prove it it disprove it. MIB mentioend tabloids as sources for information.
Quite an excellent idea! Oddly, as much science fiction as I read, one I had not even considered for these purposes. It would take a while to enter the mainstream, but could be a worthwhile jumping-off place to other areas of introduction.
I was not aware of suggestions that tabloids have been used in that way - does make sense, though.
Originally posted by weedwhacker
Now, take the time-machine and use it to bring the Wright Brothers to today, and invite them to 'reverse-engineer' a modern jetliner.
So many factors....metallurgy, rubber, electronics.....stuff the Wrights knew NOTHING about, in their day....
It is similar to the topic of this thread. How, without context, can the info be disseminated to a population that can't comprehend the science behind it??
Originally posted by aleon1018
Youtube also seems to be a very popular and quicker place to share this information. ATS now has their own video service which is likely to be more secure.....I guess.