[Wade]

-----It is generally accepted that we have a higher level of intelligence and consciousness than the life forms that we eat; yes, including plants. Thus, it would stand to reason that some where in the universe there are life forms with a higher level of intelligence and consciousness than us that might want to eat us.
Unless...they have evolved or developed a biological or technological means of consuming energy directly.
I believe that this will be the future of ours and of others.

-Wade