Will Intelligent Aliens Resurrect Humans After We Extinct Ourselves?

The Committee for the Revivification of Extinct Species (CaRES) has just one criterion: “There must be no overwhelming, compelling evidence that the species should not be revived.” Below is the transcript where they debate the revivification of an extinct species: humans.

Originally published in Cricket Muse, March 2020

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Next on the list. The discussion is open.

Humans are interesting for all the reasons we cited during our chimpanzee review. In addition, they had a fascinating art culture unique among species and an unparalleled ability to mimic objects into two dimensions using pigments. Based on these depictions, they seem to have treasured fruit, their own young, wildlife, and far-off horizons.

Perhaps because they couldn’t see very far in a figurative sense.

(chuckles)

Ah, I see we’re jumping right to the heart of the matter. Indeed, we must. Our endorsement isn’t automatic. We’re prepared to make difficult decisions.

So far, none have been that difficult. Three hundred forty-eight species approved, all unanimously.

Here’s an intriguing human characteristic: their selective application of ethics and logic. Taking your very own examples of what they…