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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago

They would be best suited for contacting aliens? Or do you mean talking with them? Traveling back to their world? What would they be better suited for?

[–] Scooter411@lemmy.ml 14 points 1 year ago (3 children)
[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

They'll make better food, obviously.

[–] mvirts@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

I mean 1st world people are used to being in the know, having the best stuff, always being a purchase away from whatever you want, even if it takes time to save up money. As part of a larger galactic civilization, we will all be the newcomers, strangers to the wonders of a more advanced civilization.

[–] fkn@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure this is a stoner thought, not a shower thought... Well maybe a stoner shower thought.

[–] VonReposti@feddit.dk 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hey, no need for shower shaming. As long as it doesn't hurt anyone they're within their rights to do as they please in the shower.

[–] fkn@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Hah. Fair enough.

[–] db2@lemmy.one 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If I were galactic civilization I'd avoid us like a plague -ridden mangy stray dog. Just saying.

[–] mvirts@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Don't ogle the natives, just continue on into the iron rich core, take what you need, and leave. Got it?

[–] FelipeFelop@feddit.uk 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not sure what you mean.

Do you mean that people who grew up in an under developed area and who then had the shock of encountering technology, engineering, consumerism etc would be better able to cope with the similar experience of meeting an advanced galactic civilisation ?

That makes more sense.

[–] mvirts@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Yes exactly