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The Perceived Advancement of Humans by Aliens

This chapter explores the idea of whether advanced aliens would find humans interesting or advanced, comparing it to how humans don't pay attention to bugs and worms when building their homes. The hosts discuss the genetic similarity between humans and chimps to highlight the vast difference between humans and aliens, suggesting that aliens would not find us intriguing. However, they end on a hopeful note, emphasizing the cumulative nature of human knowledge and achievements.

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