Hello All

During this thread, we have discussed the dichotomy between mankind and the
bees.

The bees seem to have established themselves as a species that has evolved
almost to perfection. Their communication skills, their awareness of the
need to act selflessly has marked them out as something special.

A comment by Aaron Morris has prompted me to wonder, could it be possible
that the human species is the true alien on this planet?. If I were an
inhabitant of another world, and I landed on this earth, would I consider
that an organism that destroyed its environment was intelligent?. Or would I
be swayed in the direction of granting that prize to an organism such as the
bee, that dutifully carried out its activities over millions of years,
enriching itself and also laterally these other selfish human creatures
which have been bent on the destruction of everything since they appeared on
the planet?.

We surely live in a strange world!

In common with all of the other members of this list, I have more questions
than answers. Perhaps that is the way it will always be.

Sincerely

Tom Barrett
49 South Park, Foxrock
Dublin 18
Ireland