Dumbest Alien Invasions

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An Alien Invasion of Earth is a terrifying scenario, yet science fiction rarely has good reason for those invasions. Today we'll discuss the worst reasons aliens invade in fiction and some plausible scenarios for why they might do it in fact.

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Credits:
Alien Civilizations: Dumbest Alien Invasions
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 355a, August 14, 2022
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Editors:
David McFarlane
Konstantin Sokerin

Graphics:
Darth Biomech
Ken York
LegionTech Studios

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

Music by:
Martin Rezny, "Lifelight"
Denny Schneidemesser, "Bridge Ambience"
Stellardrone, "A Moment of Stillness", "Cosmic Sunrise", "Limbo", "Red Giant"
Aerium, "Fifth Star of Aldebaran"
Miguel Johnson, "Strange New World"