....for which there is absolutely no scientific evidence, than the truth about Apollo and mankinds first and last "real" space missions.
Fiction is more real to them than reality. That is sad for the world.
2007-07-09 09:03:10 · 9 answers · asked by nick s 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Many of them also doubt the moon missions even happened! Yes, fiction is a much more interesting distraction than reality.
2007-07-09 09:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're kids, they also watch cartoons with talking animals. If your point is that kids today don't care about the space program like kids in the 60's did, the reason should seem obvious. The space programs are not in the spotlight today like they were in decades past, and most adults, even the ones who watched the first lunar landing, probably don't spend much of their time thinking about space programs. The future moon base and potential mission to Mars will likely grab the world's attention like the first lunar landing did. In the meantime, you should just be thankful that a lack of interest in Apollo is your main concern for today's children.
2007-07-09 16:29:49 · answer #2 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait, are you saying they believe or that they show interest in aliens. If it is just interest then I see no problem. It is this interest that have driven the technological revolution we are seeing now. The flip open cell phones came from star trek and a long list of other things.
If you are saying that people believe that aliens come to earth to kidnap poor unsuspecting hillbillies and give them an anal probe then I agree with you that that is a problem.
2007-07-09 16:09:00 · answer #3 · answered by mr_gees100_peas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too true.
But its the sign of our times - these kids don't talk to adults, they spend all their time on YouTube and playing video games, they don't know how to read (or spell either), and if it isn't of immediate interest to them they don't want to learn anything either.
The real pity is that these uneducated self-centered kids will be running the world in 10 years, and won't THAT be exciting.
2007-07-09 20:50:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ummm....both are interesting realities to me
I believe in ETs as much as I do the Apollo missions
2007-07-09 22:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by ~*common sense*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, don't forget kids' obsession with dinosaurs. What's up with that? They could care less about any current endangered species, but flash a dinosaur stuffed animal and they are smitten.
2007-07-09 16:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nasty aliens with death-rays are infinitely more interesting and compelling than moon rocks and playing golf in zero-gravity.
2007-07-09 16:07:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Disney-world?
2007-07-11 14:49:54 · answer #8 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This question/commentary cost you ten points?
2007-07-09 16:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋