The title of this article does not mean to imply that humans are not intelligent. It refers to the ongoing search in the Universe for intelligent life other than human beings, and some other animals here on Earth. I should point out that humans have proven themselves to be unintelligent on many occasions. One of the best comic strips I have ever seen has two aliens discussing the homo-sapiens they recently discovered on this planet called Earth. One says to the other: “The Earthlings have placed weapons of mass destruction in orbit around their planet”. To which the second alien asks, “An emerging intelligence?” The first alien responds, “They have the weapons ... pointed at ... themselves.” The two aliens then stare at each other in a very confused state. Frankly, given the frequency with which our species attacks itself, it is amazing we’ve made it this far; but that is the subject for another article.
As of late, there have been an increased number of UFO sightings. I am skeptical of these for many reasons. From my point of view, these light shows in the sky have been planted by groups of people as a hoax, similar to the teams of attention-seekers who have been making crop circles in the backyards of defenseless farmers for decades. With improved technology, these folks have taken their shows to the skies.
