LVH2 wrote:If we started dealing with lots of aliens from different planets, I think we would probably become globalized as on the show and every other sci fi scenario I've seen. We'd redefine our tribe.
How that would actually happen is an interesting question.
Also, I think Star Trek tech might tend to make us more globalized, rather than the idea being that globalization leads to the tech. Let's say nobody needed fossil fuels and everyone could have excellent food and medical care about as easily as they can now listen to a radio. There would be a lot less to fight over, fewer refugees, less concern over refugees, etc.
I think you lost touch with your nature. You are a nuclear weapons wielding hominid. Globalism and hominids don't mix. If we can bump into some aliens, we can direct our tribalism towards those guys, but we still break down into gangs and factions regardless.
Star Trek future is a sham. Embrace you inner nuclear primate.
