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We can certainly hope there are fewer, but given human nature, I have to wonder if our better behavior is found more in being watched than any intrinsic improvements.
Yes, being watched is probably the main reason, they are ashamed, embarrassed, feel guilty because they know what they are doing is
wrong and know the
majority of their own people would not approve of their actions.
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I guess it comes down to motivation. Why would an advanced (enough) culture invest tons of time, talent and money into building ships and crossing vast distances? Just to say "hi" in a friendly sort of way?
We don't build Star Ships but we do have S.E.T.I. the Search. for Extra. Terrestrial. Intelligence. and I hope that our first action isn't to reach for a gun if we ever find any life out there.
We are human and one of our more endearing traits is we are naturally curious it's why we no longer swing through the trees or groom each others hair for fleas
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Spielberg's entitled to his opinion, certainly.
I may not agree with what you say, but I agree you have the right to say it. and as Trog says "this thread is turning into a political debate. and no one is going to see the others point of view, so I'm off.