THE BA 'ALAKET
1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 (Part 15) The Dynamics of Power and the Demand for Interstellar Courtesy
In this brief exchange, the discussion on the definition of “exploitation” continues as participants attempt to provide clinical, concise interpretations of the term—reducing it to the act of making “use of” another for personal benefit or interest. “Shyeejanut” interjects to assert that their collective has monitored the forum with courtesy, presenting their internal records as proof. This claim is immediately challenged by “Lunar_Lander1,” who draws a sharp parallel between the Consortium’s behavior and the relationship between a shepherd and their cattle: while a shepherd may demonstrate affection or care for the animals they raise, their ultimate objective remains consumption. This metaphor highlights the profound tension in the discourse, as human participants continue to push back against the dehumanizing utility with which they are viewed by the more advanced, off-world entities.
THE BA 'ALAKET
1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 (Part 15) The Dynamics of Power and the Demand for Interstellar Courtesy
In this brief exchange, the discussion on the definition of “exploitation” continues as participants attempt to provide clinical, concise interpretations of the term—reducing it to the act of making “use of” another for personal benefit or interest. “Shyeejanut” interjects to assert that their collective has monitored the forum with courtesy, presenting their internal records as proof. This claim is immediately challenged by “Lunar_Lander1,” who draws a sharp parallel between the Consortium’s behavior and the relationship between a shepherd and their cattle: while a shepherd may demonstrate affection or care for the animals they raise, their ultimate objective remains consumption. This metaphor highlights the profound tension in the discourse, as human participants continue to push back against the dehumanizing utility with which they are viewed by the more advanced, off-world entities.
Image: A brown Swiss Fleckvieh cow wearing a cowbell (Photo by Kim Hansen via Wikimedia Commons)
Source: RD, "1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34" r/reptiliandude, Reddit, (18 September 2018) https://www.reddit.com/r/reptiliandude/comments/9gz7op/1_1_2_3_5_8_13_21_34/
Part 15: The Dynamics of Power and the Demand for Interstellar Courtesy
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shyeejanut: Define “Exploit.”
Rufustar: „Make use of”
explorer1357: For our benefit or interests
shyeejanut: I posted a brief record of our discussions among ourselves to demonstrate that we are not a people that has come here without offering courtesy to those desiring to monitor our actions here via their own representatives.
explorer1357: I understand
Lunar_Lander1: But how about some courtesy to us, humans ? The shepard love is cattle even if eat them. Isn’t the same here ?
