Last time, we established the possibility of the Triune Brain structure being common
among extraterrestrial lifeforms in our universe. Under this model, the human brain consists
of three overlapping brain structures. The reptilian brain is the earliest of these plug-in
brains followed by the limbic brain, and finally, the Neocortex which dominates most of the
human brain. But what if alien lifeforms on other worlds evolved so that the reptilian
brain dominated their brains instead of the Neocortex as is the case with us humans? What
would their mentality and behavior be like? Today we will explore the possibility of alien
lifeforms in the universe that have acquired what we would call Reptilian Intelligence!
So, let’s dive right in and explore the mentality of aliens dominated by the reptilian
complex!
According to MacLean, the reptilian brain is known to play a major role in determining
aggressive behavior, territoriality, ritualism, and the establishment of social hierarchies.
This dull neurosystem, with its slavish dependence on programmed "hard-wired" behaviors, may
be responsible for a great deal of human ritualistic and hierarchical behavioral patterns. For
example, our political institutions and bureaucracies, our fertility dances, and our unparalleled
aggressiveness and competitiveness are all seen as a result of our still functioning
reptilian brain under the Triune Brain model. So, the reptilian mind is not characterized
by "powerful passions and wrenching contradictions, but rather by a dutiful and stolid acquiescence
to whatever behavior its genes and brains dictate."
It has been suggested that one prerequisite for neocortical development on Earth is a
stable internal body temperature, meaning, homeothermy or warm-bloodedness. This hypothesis
is somewhat reasonable since both limbic and neocortical systems appeared only after the
rise of the warm-blooded mammals. So, it is not unreasonable to assume that on a world
where homeothermy was never invented, the reptilian complex might eventually come to
dominate the brain of sentient extraterrestrials. So, given enough time and a slower introduction
of homeothermy, higher alien reptilian intellect is within the realm of possibilities.
On other worlds, sentient creatures in whom the reptilian brain dominated the others may
have learned to hunt collectively preventing the rapid growth of mammals dominating the
food chain. The psychology of such creatures would be a fascinating blend of ritual and
distinctive species-specific responses. Also, their strong aggressiveness and unyielding
devotion to duty could make them quite fearsome warriors.
For them, ritualistic battles with one another would be regarded as a common practice. For
example, the right to mate with a partner of choice or simply earning a share of land
or other desirable items would perhaps require some kind of ritualistic battle before it
can be awarded. Apart from this, these aliens may also have ritualistic games where they
hunt other species simply because of their extreme sense of competitiveness. Hunting
bigger and better species may perhaps bring prosperity in their life and even increase
their ranking and social status within their social groups.
Furthermore, because of their extremely territorial behavior, invading each other’s territory
would almost always result in a battle to the death. Due to this, the social hierarchy
of such creatures may completely revolve around strength, power, and aggressiveness. As a
result, the strongest and most aggressive among them would have the highest of positions
in their social organizations. Perhaps, their focus on developing and strengthening their
army would be among their highest of priorities for these types of creatures. For this reason,
they may have some of the best soldiers among any other alien race with a different tripartite
neurosystem.
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