Thursday, June 28, 2012

Ancient aliens and why you're stupid.

So I watched a show on Netflix called Ancient Aliens not too long ago. First off, attempting rational arguments with UFO nuts is like telling a creationist about quantum particles.

This show is actually dangerous for several reasons, not least of which is its method of conveying information. Discounting actual scientific method and facts, the show presents wild theory after wild theory in the form of leading questions. It goes something like this: The ancient Egyptians didn't have modern crane technology, so how could they have built the pyramids. There are theories about levers and slave labor, but what if Aliens told them what to do? What if Aliens were the gods of ancient Egypt. Here's a well-spoken crazy person who wrote a book about it. Writing a book means it's true.

End of rant. Thanks, Internet, for providing an outlet.