It is difficult to predict how humanity will react when it receives the first signal from an extraterrestrial civilization. Some people may view it as a momentous occasion, while others may be skeptical or even frightened. The reaction may...See moreIt is difficult to predict how humanity will react when it receives the first signal from an extraterrestrial civilization. Some people may view it as a momentous occasion, while others may be skeptical or even frightened. The reaction may also depend on the content of the message, as well as the context in which it is received. However, it is likely that the discovery of an extraterrestrial civilization would have a profound impact on humanity's understanding of our place in the universe and would likely lead to a great deal of scientific, philosophical, and societal discussion and debate.
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