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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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"

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