Science: The Universal Language Beyond Earth

What would we talk about?

• Science, probably.
• It's the one thing that connects all life, no matter where it is in the universe.
• Human concerns like politics or social issues might not even make sense to them.
• They'd likely admire their own versions of great scientists, like we do with Newton or Einstein.

Why Science is Special

• It's not just about us.
• It's not limited to one place or time.
• Unlike art or literature, science keeps growing and changing.
• The facts of science were true before humans even existed, and they'll still be true long after we're gone.

But lately, some people seem to forget this.

• They think feelings can change reality.
• For example, some argue that sex isn't just male or female.
• They say it's a spectrum, and you can choose where you fit.
• But science tells a different story.

Biologists define sex based on the size of gametes, or reproductive cells.

• In all animals and plants, female gametes (eggs) are much bigger than male gametes (sperm).
• This is called anisogamy.
• It's a universal rule, no matter the species.
• Even if some individuals can't produce gametes, the rule still holds.

Some people feel like they're in the wrong body.

• This is a real psychological condition, and they deserve sympathy.
• But calling someone a bigot or a phobe doesn't help the conversation.
• Science should be about evidence and reason, not insults.