[Juenger-list] DIE SCHERE #69: Note 2: Ambiguous feelings after discovery of life in outer space

[g.rebing@eplus-online.de (Rebing)]

EJ seems to belong to those who feel lonely and lost when they have to tell
themselves that there is nothing out there but glowing, exploding and
freezing rocks, dust and gases. He seems to be aware, however, that also
U.S. Senators watch Hollywood sci-fi movies, hence they know that Aliens
from outer space must be regarded as Enemy Aliens until they have given
proof of  their good intentions. So once a space probe has transmitted
traces of intelligent life a new Strategic Defense Initiative will be set up
that will dwarf Ronald Reagan's wildest dreams and cause the largest
national budget deficit in human history. The media will eagerly chime in
and prophecy Star Wars any time soon. So our Erfahrungswelt will be more
exciting but indeed more unfreundlich, too.