so what then…

What do we do if we do find life on Titan or on Europa? What will we become without our boundless anthropocentricity? Will we extend rights to other organisms that have previously been reserved for humans? Will we give up or alter our religious traditions that are founded in man’s (not woman’s >.<) unique, exalted place in the universe? Will this be a new beginning or will we rationalize ending the journey at our doorstep? Will we be good neighbors? Will we have a potluck with alpha centurions?

Taste

Mentis had a familiar sensation in his mouth. He couldn’t quite place it. During the weekly meeting he conspicuously savored his saliva. While at his desk he became 23% less efficient than usual. Suddenly, while on break, it came to him. Evil. That was the taste of evil. The muffins that the Dalton brought to work this morning. Dalton.

Mentis suddenly remembered who he really was and what he had to do. This is what he had been brought back for. This was his mission.