Ancient Astronauts

[Howl]

Is anyone familiar with this theory? There are several different arguments or grounds for the theory, some of which include:

1.) That human beings are not indigenous to planet Earth; that we were brought here, or created, or that we are simply settlers.
2.) That the events mentioned in biblical texts provide very precise descriptions of advanced technology including spacecraft, nuclear explosion, etc.

One idea that supports this theory, for instance, is that the DNA which composes the human being is 90+ percent “junk” and that only something in the range of 5% of our DNA actually pertains to our genetic coding. This small percentage is found only in the human being and is not within any other creature on Earth.

The human species retains a very articulate design. Even the slightest blunder in our DNA can lead to extreme illness. In essence, our existence is almost ‘perfected’. The human body, when cared for, when free of genetic illness, is of such an eloquent nature that it couldn’t possibly have been the result of accidental evolution.

There’s so much more that reads into this theory, but I just want to get the conversation started. J



I recently started reading the bible so that I could see for myself some of these so called biblical references to advanced beings, and the connections are uncanny. I’ve read as mentioned in the account of Moses that God appears before him on the top of the mountain where the Ten Commandments were created. God, or the being, appears with a mask, clothing with colors like a rainbow, and he stands on a strange metallic platform. This is only one of many such incidents.
The idea is that people of the time did not know how to describe the things that they witnessed. Such as God’s metallic garbs or the strange shimmering platform upon which he stood.

I also picked up the Qur’an just to see what it has to offer and am looking into the Mahabharata, as it is said to contain similar references.

PHEW! It’s bedtime. Please no mean comments; just a friendly conversation topic. I’d like to hear what everyone has to say. J

 

[Terra Branford]

I've never heard of this exact theory, but I have heard of similar ones before.

I think the biggest societies and religion that had hints of advanced technology, aliens etc etc were the Indigenous peoples and the Somali (I think that's their name...they had images of astronauts, shuttles, rockets etc) as well as the Egyptian people.

Hmm, interesting. I didn't know the Qur'ān had similar connections, that's new to me. I want to check that out my Qur'ān now too. xD

As much as I believe in Aliens, and I really believe in them, I don't think we arrived here through aliens or arrived on the planet at all.

 

[unadulteratedawesome]

One idea that supports this theory, for instance, is that the DNA which composes the human being is 90+ percent “junk” and that only something in the range of 5% of our DNA actually pertains to our genetic coding. This small percentage is found only in the human being and is not within any other creature on Earth.

This is incorrect. The 'junk' DNA is simply noncoding, meaning it does not code for proteins. But it's still necessary for us to function as it applies to other biological functions. And the remaining DNA is not all unique to us. We share about 96% of our genes with chimps and most of those variations and differences are in the noncoding DNA.

The human species retains a very articulate design. Even the slightest blunder in our DNA can lead to extreme illness.

True, but this applies to all species.

In essence, our existence is almost ‘perfected’.

Eh, not really. At least, not any more so than any other living creature. We're pretty damn amazing, I'll give you that, but we are riddled with unavoidable design flaws that have nothing to do with "genetic illness".

I don't believe that aliens created man or anything, as we aren't anything all that special, though we like to think we are. In addition, the idea is contrary to the evidence we have for our own evolution. But aliens are a definite possibility. Given the size of the universe, it seems guaranteed by probability. Whether they came to earth or not or left any traces of doing so, who knows.

 

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One interesting thing to also consider about probabilities is that they're mostly made by people who cannot estimate anything that they're supposed to hypothetize probabilities from. There doesn't seem to be anything indicating that life COULDN'T exist if some, or all variables are different. Someone can calculate the probability and uniqueness of Homo Sapiens, but it's impossible to exclude all the other variables and the possible outcomes of human/nonhuman life evolving to be conscious. A humorous example would be if there's a trillion lightyears from here, an evolved species of reptiles in a gas atmosphere planet, calculating how unique they are because only reptilian life exists, and it's so unique. They too, might be making calculations on how much of a fools chance it is that their nearest star they might call the sun, provides just the optimal temperature and energy, and how extremely improbable it is that this happens.


Similarly, "complexity" is a very subjective thing to estimate aswell. If you dismantle a car into a bunch of metal, nuts and bolts, my idea of the complexity of this piece of junk is highly different than that of a car mechanic's opinion. The mechanic might not find it very complex at all. Doesn't really mean either of us is right, or that there even is an objective truth to it. That said, I don't see how you can say life evolving, is "complex". Says who?

The ancient astronaut theory is pretty silly, to be honest. Perhaps one can entertain the idea, but it's mostly a work of fiction. Since there is no real evidence of it, I don't see why it should be even considered. Hey if I wanted that, I'd be a christian


On extraterrestial life in general, The Fermi paradox seems to be enough (lack of) evidence for the question of extraterrestial life, though. Part of the entire hypothesis for the Fermi paradox, or the ancient astronaut theory, seems to be that other species (if even existing), would be as dreadful in nature as humankind is. If there is extraterrestial life, hopefully they are not a cancerous existence that not only actively destroyes their own surroundings, but also do their best to seek other habitable planets to ruin.

Sorry, but I had to say it

 

[Howl]

@unadalteratedawesome

I'm sure I got half of the topic matter wrong. I just got into the subject not long ago. Thank you for shedding light.



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I agree with you. It's most certainly, at this point in time, a worth of theoretical fiction, but it's very fun.