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jinushaun on Feb 3, 2012 | parent | context | favorite | on: "They're Made out of Meat?" Short first contact sc...

Brilliant! Has the feel of a classic Asimov story.

whatajoke on Feb 4, 2012 | [–]

That is because it is very similar to an actual short story written by Asimov. Please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_is_This_Thing_Called_Love...

I can't find that story online, but it has a similar ending vis-a-vis the alien's decision.

Drbble on Feb 4, 2012 | [–]

Famous people tend to get credit for their whole genre.

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