UmThe Red Spy said:If they were identical because of mechanical or clothing, sure, but having one biological profile doesn't seems more odd to me. If aliens would lack unique appearences because of their own intervention, then I can't see many benefits it's only for cosmetics. If it's natural, then how would that occur?Disaster Button said:I always thought the point was that to us they were indistinguishable, just like we are probably to them.The Red Spy said:I always find it odd how each alien portrayed in media are all practically indistinguishable from one another, as if genetics are deadlocked for their species.fenrizz said:My thoughts on how aliens will look is heavily influenced by Hollywood and pop cultures portrayal of them.
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Surely the only reasons they would share no difference in appearance is that they are either manufactured, or that there's some benefit from genetically altering themselves to this extent.Disaster Button said:UmThe Red Spy said:If they were identical because of mechanical or clothing, sure, but having one biological profile doesn't seems more odd to me. If aliens would lack unique appearences because of their own intervention, then I can't see many benefits it's only for cosmetics. If it's natural, then how would that occur?Disaster Button said:I always thought the point was that to us they were indistinguishable, just like we are probably to them.The Red Spy said:I always find it odd how each alien portrayed in media are all practically indistinguishable from one another, as if genetics are deadlocked for their species.fenrizz said:My thoughts on how aliens will look is heavily influenced by Hollywood and pop cultures portrayal of them.
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If they evolved to share a hive mind, or be telepathic, then it would make sense as they would identify with each other automatically by thought. But, aside from cloning themselves, I don't see much benefit evolutionary wise. So the chances of us finding a naturally evolved race that all look the same is probably pretty low.The Red Spy said:Surely the only reasons they would share no difference in appearance is that they are either manufactured, or that there's some benefit from genetically altering themselves to this extent.Disaster Button said:UmThe Red Spy said:If they were identical because of mechanical or clothing, sure, but having one biological profile doesn't seems more odd to me. If aliens would lack unique appearences because of their own intervention, then I can't see many benefits it's only for cosmetics. If it's natural, then how would that occur?Disaster Button said:I always thought the point was that to us they were indistinguishable, just like we are probably to them.The Red Spy said:I always find it odd how each alien portrayed in media are all practically indistinguishable from one another, as if genetics are deadlocked for their species.fenrizz said:My thoughts on how aliens will look is heavily influenced by Hollywood and pop cultures portrayal of them.
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I'm going off what examples are on Earth (I understand that is a terrible way to go if you are considering all the possibilities in the Universe, but humor me), and how there is no (at least to my knowledge) any species which communicates in a manner similar to telepathy.Disaster Button said:If they evolved to share a hive mind, or be telepathic, then it would make sense as they would identify with each other automatically by thought. But, aside from cloning themselves, I don't see much benefit evolutionary wise. So the chances of us finding a naturally evolved race that all look the same is probably pretty low.The Red Spy said:Surely the only reasons they would share no difference in appearance is that they are either manufactured, or that there's some benefit from genetically altering themselves to this extent.Disaster Button said:UmThe Red Spy said:If they were identical because of mechanical or clothing, sure, but having one biological profile doesn't seems more odd to me. If aliens would lack unique appearences because of their own intervention, then I can't see many benefits it's only for cosmetics. If it's natural, then how would that occur?Disaster Button said:I always thought the point was that to us they were indistinguishable, just like we are probably to them.The Red Spy said:I always find it odd how each alien portrayed in media are all practically indistinguishable from one another, as if genetics are deadlocked for their species.fenrizz said:My thoughts on how aliens will look is heavily influenced by Hollywood and pop cultures portrayal of them.
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