For centuries, we humans have tended to see ourselves as the superior species on our planet. We have built cities, developed technologies and positioned ourselves as the crown of creation. In science fiction and myths, we often portray ourselves as victims of potential attacks from alien civilizations that could threaten us. But isn't it strange that no attack has taken place to date? Perhaps it is not because we are stronger or smarter - perhaps the other races are simply avoiding us.
If we take a look at our own behaviour, it quickly becomes clear why an alien civilization might not want to make contact with us. We poison our soils with chemicals that we introduce into agriculture to increase yields, and at the same time we destroy the natural balance. We practice factory farming, which means the suffering of billions of animals, and pollute our oceans with plastic, which not only kills marine life but also ends up in the food chain - ultimately back to us.
And then there are our wars. They are often waged for narcissistic reasons - power, pride, greed. We allow ourselves to be divided by political and ideological differences, while at the same time hoping that politics will solve our problems for us. In the wealthiest parts of the world, people go to court over trivial matters while a child dies of hunger every 11 seconds.
If we look at this from a cosmic perspective, we may not be the superior species we think we are. Maybe it's us who don't know how to behave. It could be that alien races are avoiding us because they observe humanity's destructive behavior. In the movie “Men in Black” it is said: **"In the universe, the human mind is considered a contagious disease. ”This may sound exaggerated, but if you look at our behavior objectively, the thought is not far-fetched.
Human psyche: The self-image of Al Capone
The first chapters of Dale Carnegie's “How to Win Friends” tell the story of the notorious criminal Al Capone, who did not see himself as a bad person. Carnegie uses this anecdote to reveal a deeper human truth: even the worst people often think of themselves as righteous or misunderstood. Capone did not see himself as a criminal, but as a victim of circumstance. He believed he was only doing what was best for himself and his people.
This insight has a universal meaning: people tend to deflect blame. They rarely see themselves as the cause of problems, but often as victims. As a result, criticism rarely falls on fertile ground. After all, who likes to see themselves as the culprit or source of error? In most cases, we defend ourselves instead of taking responsibility.
Dragons, aliens and religions
In many ancient cultures, the dragon was revered as a wise and powerful creature, and the snake symbolized Mother Earth and fertility. But in Christian religions, the serpent was demonized - a symbol that once stood for wisdom and life was turned into a symbol of evil. Ancient writings from the 15th century suggest that trade with the so-called “subterranean peoples” was banned and that churches were purposefully built on places of power and entrances to the “underworld” in order to prevent these connections.
Dragon slayers have been celebrated as heroes in history, but perhaps the real lesson is quite different: **Perhaps we are the real threat, failing to behave in harmony with the planet and the cosmos.** Our self-centered nature and tendency to exploit the earth may have separated us from those who were once willing to connect with us.
Native American Legends
There are legends of the “ant people”, beings who supposedly cooperated with humanity in earlier times. Today, it is said, they no longer want anything to do with us. Our “spirit” - our way of thinking, acting and living - is seen as contagious and dangerous. For this reason, so the theory goes, there is a ban on contact between us and extraterrestrial civilizations. They stay out of our “auric field” so as not to be influenced by our destructive behavior.
It is significant that we are constantly trying to change the world around us, to tell other people how they should live or believe. But how often do we question our own behavior? Isn't it hard enough to change ourselves? Perhaps this is the key to the future.
Instead of looking outwards and hoping for salvation through politics, technology or even extraterrestrial intervention, we should start with ourselves. **If we as humanity collectively realize that it is up to us to transform our behavior - towards more compassion, sustainability and respect for all living beings - we could create a better future.
And perhaps, if we take this path, our cosmic brothers and sisters will one day reveal themselves again. Then, and only then, when we have learned to live in harmony with ourselves and our planet, could we prove worthy of contact with other civilizations.
The question is: Are we ready to go this way?
Are aliens & UFOs real or imaginary? In the JWR Podcast I talk to Dean about these topics. Feel free to check it out.