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  Why would it be our planets core?  We’re very human centric. The only unique resource we have is life, everything else is easier to get elsewhere.
context: They could just want the planet, not the energy or resources. Earth is, for all we know, very rare. >
  
  They could also just want us as pets. A pet hooman to amuse them. >
  
  There's literally a song about this by Perry Farrell of Jane's Addiction >
  
  We would be at their mercy which is the problem. Benevolent or not, in our experience that kind of relationship only goes one way. >
  
  Human imperialists have committed atrocities just to steal spices. If aliens are anything like us, we're fucked. >
  
  That’s true, I bet our organic matter would be of more interest. Plants/species etc.
  That being said… if these species are able to communicate with us, I bet the main issue would be force occupation and the political issues that follow. >
  
  If it helps you sleep better at night, go ahead and think that. I am less optimistic.. Aliens wouldn't waste their time contacting us for no reason.. >
  
  Maybe they would require a pit stop and we are on their way somewhere. >
  
  Roadside picnic reference confirmed >
  
  If they try to enslave us, we will just cancel them. Works everytime >
  
  What if that energy is our planets core or us?