“They actually claim to not be aware that the insects of their world represent anciently evolved advanced intelligences. I realize it is hard to believe, but they are actively destroying themselves attempting to eradicate the tinyLife of their world.”

“Wait. Are you saying they are actually attacking themselves and their biome in an effort to exterminate their tinyLife?”

“Yes, they are only slightly more intelligent than pond scum, but have developed enough technical facility to be dangerous.”

“They do not realize that the health and activity of the tinyLife emerge directly in their own minds and bodies as health and intelligence?”

“No, they actually think that if they wipe out the tinyLife, they will be better off.”

“Do they also think that if they jump into meat grinders they may grow wings?”

“Apparently, some of them actually do.”

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— transcript from anonymous meeting of nonhuman intelligences.