Frank Lee Alien Blog
This humourous observational blog is written by me: Frank Lee Alien. It provides a commentary on humans, from my "alien" perspective.
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Observations
Humans, I love you but sometimes you are so illogical and silly.
Things of Little Value
There are two types of things: those that provide a function; and those that do not.
Like animals some people are obsessed with collecting objects - things that they feel look pretty and/or shiny. Like a penguin, this might include stones (but at least the stone has a purpose for the penguin). Or like some birds, it might be a shiny object (e.g. jewels). They serve no useful function, but a surprisingly large number of people invest significant amounts of time and/or money in the acquisition of these things.
I have asked: why do you do this? The reply is often "because I like them". When asked why, they say "I don't know, I just like them". That's a lot of effort to invest in something that has little explanation, and limited satisfaction. The novelty of the pretty shiny thing soon wears off, and the collector needs more things.
Some have an even stranger answer. They collect rare, expensive, things - because (they think) it allows them to demonstrate their importance, status and superiority (to other members of the species).
So we did some experiments with art critics (another strange animal), to see if there is any objectivity in their profession. Abstract modern art paintings were shown to the critics, whilst keeping the identities of the artists secret. The atmosphere of each event was like that of an expensive art gallery. The critics rated the abstract art highly and suggested it was the work of famous artists, commanding high prices for their works. When the identities of the artists were revealed the critics were embarrassed to find that the artists were young children and animals. We brought out the chimp that made a monkey out of the critics; and the artist with a large trunk - that's what you call an elephant in the room. :D
2022 Jan 15
Tags: Things Leisure Money
Groups: Animal Instincts
Little intellect, but lots of sex and violence.
Given the finite nature of their environment, animals often have to compete for resources and reproduction opportunities (sex). This competition includes aggression and violence to those outside the group, or family; and aggression also occurs within groups to determine the pecking order and the leader. Survival skills also play a key role, which includes supporting members within the group. Sometimes animals will cheat and lie to get what they want. Have you seen the little penguins stealing stones from the nests of others to make its own nest, and the bird that gives out fake warnings so it can steal the food of others? Thieving, lying, animals.
So it is with humans. You have much in common with animals, even genetic similarities.
The enhanced brain gives you opportunities for greater intellect than other animals. Few animals create tools, and humans have achieved a unique reign on Earth through the use of modern technologies. With these humans gained the crown of being the most destructive species, and the threat posed to global security continues to rise.
Unlike animals, civilised society dealt with this by creating laws. But there is still an animal aspect in the law. It is often said, in frustration, that "the law is an Ass". I don't know why they picked on the ass - perhaps it refers to the rulings of the judge, and the orifice used. :D
2022 Jan 15
Tags: Groups Intellect Law
Frank
Me, you and a useful tip...
Here am I posing in my space-time fractal mode. This gives me the opportunity to experience multiple perspectives simultaneously. It helps to see how decisions in the past and present influence the future. But to be honest... Why do you say that "to be honest"? Does that mean everything else you say is a lie? Strangely, I detect that when people say "to be honest" they are sometimes lying. I see all ... and some of you might call me "a right know it all" :D
Anyway, back to "to be honest"... you don't need special abilities to see how some of your decisions are going to turn out. If it looks like a stupid decision then it probably is a stupid decision. Your ability to come up with these decisions is influenced by the following: IQ ("intelligence"); relevant knowledge; time spent contemplating a decision; your current emotional state; and other factors. Half the population have a lower IQ than the average IQ - does it show? But your fate isn't limited by IQ.
You can spend time researching relevant knowledge - knowledge provided by experts in the relevant subject. Expert researchers are often scientists - you should read what they publish, because they are far more expert on the subject than you, your mates, the guy down the pub, the "social media influencer" and the anarchist. You are free to choose to adopt this advice; or you can continue to be misinformed and ignorant. What would a clever person choose?
Don't rush to make an important decision, instead take time to contemplate your decision. This also removes the danger of being motivated by an agitated emotional state.
If you do all of these smart simple things (that's intelligent, easy to implement things) then you are unlikely to feature in my observations. That's probably a good thing :-)
2022 Jan 15
Tags: Science Intellect
Dog Shot
The English look down when they are out walking, but it is not because they are sad. Now I know why...
Whilst travelling along some English footpaths it became apparent that there is a lot of dog sh.t in a range of colours, sizes and forms. People have to keep looking down at the pavement to avoid walking in a solid or slimy smeared mess! Some streets and locations frequently suffer from a heavy dose, and they are candidates for the annual Sh.t Alley Awards.
But it is not just pavements that are a chemical hazard. It seems that people have designated parks the ideal place to "walk the dog". Now walking the dog often means letting the dog off the lead, and deliberately not looking at what the dog is doing. The owner knows, and the dog knows, that a walk in the park means it is time to sh.t and p.ss, and sniff out the crap left by others in the neighbourhood. It is the dog doing the sniffing, of course. Though perhaps some of their owners have been sniffing other chemical hazards.
In a land far away, an effective solution to this was adopted. Patrols would look out for such acts and when caught the offending animal would be tasered - right up the jacksy! No, not the dog, the owner :D
2022 Jan 14
Tags: Environment