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[–] rothaine@lemm.ee 19 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

"we're here to take over your planet"

"Yes please"

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Is there a scifi story where the aliens are actually benevolent? Could be funny; they are just genuinely kind but the human mind cannot grasp that and continues to distrust them.

"IT'S A COOKBOOK"

[–] marine_mustang@sh.itjust.works 16 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Childhood’s End, by Arthur C. Clarke.

[–] nightofmichelinstars@sopuli.xyz 1 points 16 hours ago

Just finished this. Pretty unique story.

[–] darthelmet@lemmy.world 10 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Does Star Trek count? I would be remiss for not bringing up Star Trek given the opportunity to insert it into a conversation. I bet the aliens will love that.

[–] rothaine@lemm.ee 1 points 6 hours ago

Oh that's true! The Vulcans are pretty damn nice to humanity. I haven't watched all the series; is there a point where humanity doesn't trust the Vulcans?