There is a very entertaining short story by Terry Bisson, called “They’re made out of meat.” It’s a one-page science fiction story about two aliens talking about humans in a very funny way.
“Oh, there’s a brain all right. It’s just that the brain is made out of meat! That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you.”
“So … what does the thinking?”
“You’re not understanding, are you? You’re refusing to deal with what I’m telling you. The brain does the thinking. The meat.”
“Thinking meat! You’re asking me to believe in thinking meat!
Read the whole story here. There is also a 7 minute short film based on the story.
I hope your meaty brains enjoy it.
- Dave
