We Are Not Alone [Jeong Deok-hyeon's Movie Lines] (111)

Steven Spielberg has long championed a hopeful vision of humanity's place in the cosmos, consistently portraying extraterrestrial life not as invaders, but as potential companions. This recurring theme, evident from his early works like 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' (1977) and 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial' (1982), continues in his latest film, 'Disclosure Day.' In these narratives, the central conflicts often stem not from the aliens themselves, but from humanity's fear, suspicion, and secrecy surrounding their existence.

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Is this vast universe only for us?

In 'Disclosure Day,' a nun questions the anthropocentric view of creation, asking, "Is this vast universe only for us?" This sentiment underscores Spielberg's consistent message: the existence of other life forms does not negate the divine, nor does it inherently imply a threat. Instead, the unknown can serve as a gateway to new understanding and connection.

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The unknown beings are not enemies who threaten us, but friends who guide us to another world.

The film introduces a secret organization that has long known about and exploited extraterrestrial contact. Agent Daniel Kellner (Josh O'Connor) works to expose this hidden data, partnering with meteorologist Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt), who develops empathic abilities after an encounter with a mysterious bird. Their journey is one of confronting the unknown, challenging the established secrecy, and ultimately, facing the possibility of a universe teeming with life.

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The conflict in 'Close Encounters' and 'E.T.' arises not from the threat of extraterrestrial beings, but from Earthlings' fear and questions about their existence.

The article posits that the significance of not being alone in the universe lies in its potential to curb human arrogance and the destructive conflicts born from it. Just as empathy towards alien life could foster understanding, so too can empathy in diplomacy and politics bridge divides. The core message is that recognizing shared existence, and viewing those different from us not as adversaries but as potential allies, might be the very path toward resolution and salvation, both on a cosmic and a terrestrial scale.

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The fact that we are not alone in the universe is important. When we consider the global tragedies caused by human arrogance as the sole creation of God, we can understand its importance.