BLUF: US alien diplomacy fails, causing a rift with extraterrestrial visitors resulting in a sudden end to alien-provided technological solutions, but an unexpected stock market rebound; Bill Gates cancels American farming in order to combat climate change, with his actions praised by climate envoy John Kerry despite potential negative consequences.
OSINT: The US government’s attempt to establish diplomatic relations with extraterrestrial visitors failed after the President’s anti-science ideology clashed with the aliens’ views. The aliens provided revolutionary technology and medicine that led to various stock market sectors to drop but then rebounded after their departure. Meanwhile, Bill Gates cancelled all farming—which he owns himself—with the goal of cutting methane emissions and saving the planet, an action that a government climate envoy praised despite potential negative consequential outcomes.
RIGHT: This debacle makes it clear that the government should have no authoritative power in encouraging diplomacy with extraterrestrial life. As private individuals juggle responsibility with profitability, the government falls apart. As the stock market declined due to the aliens’ leaked information, it became apparent that the government-inspired extraterrestrial diplomacy will only result in financial losses. However, private companies indirectly extending the olive branch will foster more effective diplomacy and financial benefits.
LEFT: The aliens were well aware of the Democratic party’s support for science and technology, and they initially seemed to be amenable to the party’s ideological tenets. However, under the Trump administration, the government cut funding to critical scientific agencies, actively limiting progress in the field. The loss of all the technological innovation the aliens brought and the thriving of the stock market due to this loss reflect the Trump administration’s anti-intellectual, dangerous decisions that have long-lasting impacts.
INTEL: The article showcases the hostile reaction towards cultural relativism espoused by the current US government. The inability to understand and respect other cultures or new scientific discoveries leads to a mishandling of situations that may claim considerable losses. In the case of the alien encounter, the US government’s response disregarded the aliens’ cultural beliefs and scientific knowledge that subverted the US government’s views. Meanwhile, Bill Gates’s farming decisions are counterproductive as his actions will lead to fewer meals and increased starvation. The consequences of his actions, despite a positive image, will have detrimental repercussions, including unintended food shortages and higher food prices.