The Photographer
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**Date:** Glorbal Year 7682
**Researcher:** Commander Xyglor-7, Head of Terrestrial Studies
**Subject:** Primitive Cognitarian ("Human") Interaction with Atmospheric Particles ("Clouds")
#### Introduction:
The Glorbal High Council commissioned this report to evaluate Earth's potential as a target for resource extraction and possible colonization. Initially, our focus was on determining whether humans were aware of our presence and possibly observing us. Their frequent gazes toward the sky and their habit of recording with handheld devices raised suspicions that they might be monitoring us. However, after conducting a detailed investigation, it became clear that humans were not aware of our existence. Instead, they were simply photographing atmospheric phenomena known as "clouds." This discovery suggests that humans may possess significant psychological weaknesses, which could potentially be exploited during an invasion.
#### Methodology:
Our advanced reconnaissance drone, equipped with cloaking technology, was deployed to various Earth locations, including urban centers, rural areas, and coastal regions. The drone recorded over 10,000 instances of human-cloud interaction, focusing on the species' inexplicable obsession with photographing these atmospheric particles.
#### Observations:
Humans appear to engage in a ritualistic activity involving the observation of clouds. These gaseous formations, which are composed primarily of water vapor and occasionally contain pollutants, are treated by humans as objects of great fascination.
1. **Photographic Obsession:**
The primary behavior observed was the relentless use of handheld devices. Humans would often contort their bodies into bizarre shapes, attempting to frame these clouds within a small rectangle on their device. This ritual is often accompanied by vocal exclamations, such as "That one looks like a bunny" or "It's a dragon"—clearly, an indication of delusional tendencies.
2. **Anthropomorphization of Clouds:**
Humans frequently ascribe familiar shapes and forms to these clouds, claiming to see objects, animals, and even mythical creatures within them. This behavior suggests a widespread visual hallucination or perhaps a collective cognitive defect, where humans project their desires and fears onto random vapor formations.
3. **Social Sharing Rituals:**
After capturing an image of a cloud, humans compulsively share these images with others through a vast communication network known as "social media." This appears to be a primitive form of telepathy, where humans seek validation from their peers by transmitting these cloud images, often receiving responses like "Wow" or "So beautiful"—indicating a strong dependence on group approval.
#### Analysis:
Based on the data collected, it is evident that the human species is highly susceptible to distraction and exhibits a profound psychological weakness: an irrational fixation on meaningless, transient phenomena. This fixation suggests that humans lack the mental fortitude necessary to resist a Glorbal invasion. However, it also raises concerns about their overall value as a conquered species. Their inability to focus on tangible, practical concerns could make them poor subjects for labor or resource management.
Furthermore, the collective delusion regarding clouds may indicate a broader instability in human cognitive processes. If their entire species is prone to such irrational behavior, the risk of contagion to Glorbal operatives must be considered.
#### Conclusion:
The findings of this report strongly recommend the cancellation of any invasion plans targeting Earth. While humans may seem easy to conquer due to their mental frailties, their unpredictable and absurd behaviors pose a risk to the stability of Glorbal society. Additionally, the sheer illogic of their cloud-related rituals is a clear indication that Earth is not a worthy addition to the Glorbal Empire.
**Recommendation:**
Cease all further observations of Earth and divert resources to more promising planets. Earth should be classified as a "No Contact Zone" to prevent contamination of Glorbal thought processes.
**Final Note:**
In the interest of Glorbal mental health, I advise that all records of this report be sealed and archived in the deepest vaults of our knowledge banks, never to be accessed again. Let Earth remain a distant, absurd curiosity, forever beyond the reach of our great empire.
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