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I have also never understood this. Can someone explain?


I've always read it as a witty warning about assumptions and extrapolation, particularly in regard to what sentient life must consist of.

I first heard the radio play (linked in another comment) and it took me a minute or so to realise they weren't humans and they were talking about us.




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