For some time now I have been working on a project that's dear to my heart. I am looking to do a quick little experiment and get some reactions that I hope will help further along my work. I am going to give you a situation, and I would like for you to step into it for a minute, and consider it's impact. What I am looking for are responses as if you just learned this as fact. It's all hypothetical of course, but the intent is to treat this as an actual revelation. You don't have to participate if this is not your cup of tea, but for those who do, this an opportunity to stretch that good ol' imagination engine. BTW, I am not going to respond, I don't want to influence any results I may get, if any.
Anyhow...here goes.
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The following is based on a true story, only it hasn't occurred yet...(LOL)
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It's morning, and as you do every morning, you head on outside to get your morning newspaper. You stop at your front door to enjoy a stretch. "Oh that's good" you say in a yawn, arms stretched outward, paused, holding on to that feeling for just that much longer.
Shuffling down the path to your driveway in your robe, a lone jay's opus seems to be heralding the new day. Bird on a wire.
You spot your newspaper. Same spot every time, damn that paperboy is good. Bagged to prevent moisture, even a rubber band to add insurance.
Your thoughts take hold. "Now that's the extra mile I'm talking 'bout, that boy deserves a tip. I'll try to remember next time."
You head back inside for some morning coffee, and a quick scan of the newspaper.
Taking a seat at the dining table, you unfold the newspaper, and there, in huge bold, black print, you see the headline. Life Detected In Milky Way, Found To Be Abundant.
Reading further, you learn that living worlds have been detected around a number of stars within the Milky Way galaxy. Water oceans, oxygen atmospheres, and lush vegetation readings indicate their existence...
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I'll stop there. The rest is up to you, if you choose to consider this and respond. You don't have to step into character or anything, I am just looking for thoughts that could perhaps cross your mind regarding the hypothetical news headline.
My hat's off to anyone who can get this done. Much appreciated.
Anyhow...here goes.
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The following is based on a true story, only it hasn't occurred yet...(LOL)
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It's morning, and as you do every morning, you head on outside to get your morning newspaper. You stop at your front door to enjoy a stretch. "Oh that's good" you say in a yawn, arms stretched outward, paused, holding on to that feeling for just that much longer.
Shuffling down the path to your driveway in your robe, a lone jay's opus seems to be heralding the new day. Bird on a wire.
You spot your newspaper. Same spot every time, damn that paperboy is good. Bagged to prevent moisture, even a rubber band to add insurance.
Your thoughts take hold. "Now that's the extra mile I'm talking 'bout, that boy deserves a tip. I'll try to remember next time."
You head back inside for some morning coffee, and a quick scan of the newspaper.
Taking a seat at the dining table, you unfold the newspaper, and there, in huge bold, black print, you see the headline. Life Detected In Milky Way, Found To Be Abundant.
Reading further, you learn that living worlds have been detected around a number of stars within the Milky Way galaxy. Water oceans, oxygen atmospheres, and lush vegetation readings indicate their existence...
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I'll stop there. The rest is up to you, if you choose to consider this and respond. You don't have to step into character or anything, I am just looking for thoughts that could perhaps cross your mind regarding the hypothetical news headline.
My hat's off to anyone who can get this done. Much appreciated.
Last edited by BFrosty on Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:35 pm; edited 1 time in total
