Bhairitu, You said: "But then their is Jr's interest in finding other humanoid species to communicate with. What about learning to communicate with the other intelligent species we have right here on earth? We know that dolphins and whales are very intelligent and I don't think they are our inferiors just because they don't build tall buildings or use computers (though given a proper interface they might). And then there was the news item the other day that dogs brains are wired like human brains. Or that cats see humans as just bigger cats. IOW, we are just beginning to understand our fellow creatures."
I'm not saying that animals like dolphins and whales are inferior or superior than humans. However, I can accept that they do have a form of consciousness. But they are not human consciousness. If you can prove that they know that they know, then you should publish a scientific paper to disclose your findings. Then you'll have to make logical rebuttals to other scientists who may have problems with your methodologies and conclusions.
