posted on Oct, 8 2004 @ 01:30 AM
Hmm... I personally don't think there's much credibility to the notion of aliens giving us advanced technologies. Although I do think there are two
times in recorded history where alien influence it is questionable, one being the rapid advancement of science and technology since after the supposed
'UFO boom' of the 40's and the other being the Egyptians and the contruction of the pyramids.
However, I think you raise a very interesting question, so right now I'll pretend that we know for sure that aliens granted us advanced knowledge oh
let's say... after a treaty signed in the 50's and thats how leaps and bounds seem to have been made in such short time.
Now, of course, it is known that many of the advanced devices we have in the present started off with humble research and experiements well before the
days of mass UFO sightings and alien reports. (i.e. computers started off as 'calculating machines' and then analog computing machines and so
on.)
But still, lets say it was all aliens doing for the sake of conversation since it's a very interesting theory.
And then picture where we would be today if the advancement of technology had depended on extra terrestrials and that crucial contact had never
happened.
Hmm... Perhaps black and white TV? More people would depend on news from the morning paperboy? It might be a much more simple and dare I say nice
place to live, who knows.
Another view is what if rogue ET's were responsible for secretly revealing to scientists the atomic weapon? What if it was a trick on humanity to run
us into hostility towards foes? I dont believe this ever happened, so dont quote me as being a follower of any of the suggestions I've typed, but
it's all still very interesting.
Nice thread friend