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Could '3 Body Problem's Aliens Exist? The Science Behind Netflix's New Hit

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Ethics of Contacting Extraterrestrial Life

This chapter explores the ethical considerations surrounding messaging extraterrestrial intelligence (METI) and the potential risks associated with reaching out to advanced civilizations. The discussion balances humanity's curiosity about alien life with the caution necessary to assess the possible existential threats involved in making our presence known.

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