Betting on Copenhagen
Setting: A casino in a luxury space cruiser currently in the vicinity of the star that Earthlings call “The Sun.”Characters: Four rich aliens from different planets in the galaxy; they are standing by a window, looking out at the Earth.First alien: What a beautiful planet! Don’t you like the way the clouds swirl?Aren’t the oceans a gorgeous color? I’m so glad we’re going to be stopping here for a few days; I must get some postcards.Second alien (paging through “Wild Guide: Milky Way”): Yes, it’s home to an interesting set of life forms, too. [Pauses at a picture of a human.] Pity about these semi-intelligent bipedal apes — the place is simply swarming with themSIGUE EN: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/betting-on-copenhagen/?8ty&emc=ty