[ WP ] Humanity is the only race in the galaxy with such a massive lack of common sense that we 're the only species that requires laws to form societies . Other races just form naturally and are shocked when confronted with humanities laws and regulations .

`` What do you mean'laws?''' 
 
 `` Well, they're the written, codified, and agreed upon, rules by which we organise ourselves within a state. They're both descriptive and prescriptive norms which use in cases of conflict or contest'' replied Andrew. 
 
 He had spent several days sharing knowledge with the newfound alien species as part of the UN's outreach project to establish friendship and collegiality with their new intergalactic friends. This was the first time they seemed to stumble upon a difficulty. 
 
 `` We do n't have laws. We just are'' replied the alien. 
 
 `` Well that is just stupid, laws are a natural part of civilisation. What happens when you have a conflict?'' 
 
 `` We just solve it''. 
 
 `` But how?'' 
 
 `` We talk it out.'' 
 
 `` And... how do you decide who is right?'' 
 
 `` Well, through talking...'' 
 
 Andrew sighed. 
 
 `` Well during your conversation, do you refer to any norms? Any expectations of good action? Or reasonable behaviour?'' 
 
 The alien looked puzzled. 
 
 `` I give up.'' Andrew thought. His new friend and their people clearly had n't developed any ability to think reflexively about the way in which they conduct themselves in groups. `` Lets move on to the next topic... economics...''
