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Creative Speculation

VioletLake

(1,408 posts) Fri Jan 20, 2012, 10:12 AM Jan 2012

2012: The year we discover proof that we're not alone? [View all]

What would happen if signals were discovered elsewhere in the galaxy, similar in form and content to the signals we have been inadvertently and purposely transmitting for almost a century?

What if those beings also dominate and kill each other?

Would the public be told about the discovery, or would it be kept secret?

Would you be in favor of saying hi, or leaving well enough alone?

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2012: The year we discover proof that we're not alone? [View all] VioletLake Jan 2012 OP

I read a book awhile back DiverDave Jan 2012 #1

Thanks, DiverDave, for the very interesting link. VioletLake Jan 2012 #2

Off the top of my head... Ohio Joe Jan 2012 #3

Good points, Ohio Joe. VioletLake Jan 2012 #4

Are you relying on the assumption that faster-than-light signals can be sent? Boojatta Feb 2012 #10

No, just taking the OP's premise as stated Ohio Joe Feb 2012 #11

As in "those voices in my head are from somewhere else"? jberryhill Jan 2012 #5

naw, take the question straight up OnTheOtherHand Jan 2012 #6

Thank you, OnTheOtherHand. VioletLake Jan 2012 #7

I'm weak on Star Trek spinoffs OnTheOtherHand Jan 2012 #8

By the same token jberryhill Jan 2012 #9

Where'd you come up with the year 2012? fadedrose Mar 2012 #12