TheRev comments on Convincing ET of our rationality - Less Wrong

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Comment author: TheRev 11 January 2011 08:08:06PM * 0 points [-]

Funny story, but it raises a good point. Perhaps an expression of curiosity would be enough to convince them of our worthiness.

Comment author: Manfred 12 January 2011 01:48:21AM 2 points [-]

On the other hand, that doesn't seem to have convinced us about the chimpanzees.

Comment author: TheRev 12 January 2011 02:11:00AM 2 points [-]

For what it's worth, the chimps have me convinced.