03-07-2003, 12:00 AM
The idea brought to mind that famous Star Trek episode where an alien energy force is feeding off the violent emotions of the crew. The only way to weaken it was by realizing what it was trying to do, basically provoke the crew members to destroy each other and the vessel, and by manifesting tolerance and kindness.
If such a thing truly exists, I would think that being aware of it would keep us from being affected by it.
If such a thing truly exists, I would think that being aware of it would keep us from being affected by it.