Indeed, if the theory that we live on the bones of giant creatures, in the sense that the mudfoss theory suggests, turned out to be true, it would have a number of potential consequences, although “scary” is a subjective assessment. Here are some aspects that could be affected:
Scientific worldview:
The revolution in science: This would require a complete reassessment of the geology, paleontology, biology, and history of the Earth. Almost all textbooks and scientific theories in these fields would have to be rewritten.
New areas of research: Completely new areas of research would arise related to the study of “petrified giants”, their biology, the causes of their death and the scale of their existence.
Revisiting Evolution: Our understanding of the evolution of life on Earth could change dramatically if such giant life forms existed.
History and origin of mankind:
A new look at ancient myths: Many ancient myths and legends about giants could receive a completely new interpretation and be considered as evidence of real events.
Rethinking the history of civilizations: The history of mankind could look different in the context of coexistence or interaction with such giant creatures.
Philosophical and existential issues:
Humanity’s Modesty: The realization that we live on the remains of colossal creatures could cause a sense of humility and call into question our place in the universe and the history of life on Earth.
The nature of life and death: This could deepen our thinking about the nature of life, death, and time scales.
A sense of awe and mystery: A discovery of this magnitude could evoke a deep sense of awe at the grandeur and mystery of nature.
Practical implications (more speculative):
New Resources: The “Petrified Giants” could contain unusual minerals or elements that could become new resources.
Geological stability: If large geological formations were indeed remains, this could have implications for our understanding of geological stability and the processes taking place in the bowels of the Earth (although this is very speculative).
As for the “scary”:
Destruction of the familiar worldview: For many people, the most “scary” thing would be the destruction of the familiar scientific worldview and the need to rethink everything we know about our planet.
Uncertainty: Uncertainty about the nature of these giants, the causes of their demise, and their impact on Earth’s history could be worrisome.
However, on the other hand, it could also be an incredibly exciting and inspiring discovery that would expand our understanding of the world and our place in it.
It is important to remember that at the moment the theory of mudfossils and the idea that we live on the bones of giants in such a literal sense has no scientific confirmation and contradicts generally accepted scientific knowledge. Science explains the formation of geological formations and fossils by completely different processes.
Nevertheless, thinking about such alternative scenarios can be interesting to broaden your horizons and stimulate your imagination.