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musing-threads · @anonsteve · Jan 7 '19

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@hansdewet · Jan 8 '19

Could such a being reveal himself to us if he wanted to?

Should we do what is logical?

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@markkujantunen · Jan 8 '19 (edited)

"He"?  Of course, such a being could reveal itself.

I don't think there is anything logical for us to do. Prostate before it awaiting commands? Knowledge of such a thing existing itself would indicate nothing about its intentions or plans for us if any.

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