Hi all
Quite a few scientists have now put their reputation on the line by saying that the chances of other civilisations of greater or lesser intelegence than our own must exist in other galaxies. The Drake equasion!
Just supposing for one moment that there are some that are so far advanced (may be a million years more advanced, or any figure you care to come up with) that they have cracked the problem of time travel. They have probably found the 'worm' holes or found another dimension to travel in.
One eminant scientist has suggested that earth is not being visited by just one other civilisation, but many.
For some its a holiday destination where as for others its place to study just like we study parts of earth for fossils or rare animals.
Some visitors could be aware of our conflicts and the types of weapons
that are used by us. Some visitors may be observing us in the same way that we observe the wild men of Borneo or the Amazon indians.
Some may be concerned for the future of earth or of man.
For some it could be a place to be entertained.
There are probably many reasons why they come and visit but to quote professor Hawkin, If we do eventually make contact it may not be a very peaceful or enjoyable experience. Perhaps in the same way that white settlers treated the American Indian or the Australian Aboriginies.
The Setti institute now says its not if but when we make contact and i suspect it will be them making contact with us. Just how that will happen is an open question. Some say they have already made contact hence all the reports from around the world by contactees. Like most level headed scientists, i would need hard evidence before i hung the flag out.
All the above is me being hyperthetical but its a great dream.
Lastly, Amazon books cannot supply Jenny Randles 'Time Storms', can any body help me out?
Observer