As some others have stated, it'd be kind of hard to prove we're worth saving if we don't know what qualities the aliens find redeeming or appreciable.
"Look at all the acts of generosity and altruism we've accomplished! *gentle, loving sigh*"
Maybe they consider this weakness, or they endorse some kind of extreme "survival of the fittest" mentality.
"Well, look at all the acts of destruction, apathy, and genocide we've committed! *growl, followed by biting the face of a nearby woodland critter*"
Maybe that would convince them to wipe the lot of us out before we spread.
"WE HAVE BACON!"
Maybe they can absorb vital nutrients through some sort of particle conversion (wow, I couldn't keep a straight face typing this) and have evolved past "taste". That, or they're species-wide vegetarians.
Because I have no idea what they consider moral, if such a concept exists to them, I probably wouldn't try to argue that they aren't in a position to pass judgment. I'd probably just mumble the "I don't know" sound and ask to phone home.
"Look at all the acts of generosity and altruism we've accomplished! *gentle, loving sigh*"
Maybe they consider this weakness, or they endorse some kind of extreme "survival of the fittest" mentality.
"Well, look at all the acts of destruction, apathy, and genocide we've committed! *growl, followed by biting the face of a nearby woodland critter*"
Maybe that would convince them to wipe the lot of us out before we spread.
"WE HAVE BACON!"
Maybe they can absorb vital nutrients through some sort of particle conversion (wow, I couldn't keep a straight face typing this) and have evolved past "taste". That, or they're species-wide vegetarians.
Because I have no idea what they consider moral, if such a concept exists to them, I probably wouldn't try to argue that they aren't in a position to pass judgment. I'd probably just mumble the "I don't know" sound and ask to phone home.