It feels like we’re living in a time where humanity is more divided than ever. People are fighting and tearing each other apart over differences that seem pretty meaningless. There are wars and corruption everywhere, and it honestly feels like we might be on the edge of a really dark time.
So here’s the question: Could humanity handle it if extraterrestrials revealed themselves?
I think it would depend on a few things:
-Motives: What do they want? Why are they here? Are they friendly or not? We might not know right away, but it would probably become clear after a few days.
-Attributes: What do they look like? How smart are they? Could they actually help us with our problems?
-Technology: If they can travel through space and show up here, they’re definitely more advanced than us.
Now, here are a couple of first-contact scenarios I’ve thought of:
Best-case scenario: The aliens accept us, and we accept them. They help out with crises and maybe even help fix the planet. Humanity doesn’t discriminate against them, and they’re welcomed here.
Neutral scenario: The aliens show up, but they’re just here to grab some resource they need and then leave. They don’t care about us, and nothing changes for humanity. No harm, but no help either.
Worst-case scenario: The aliens treat us like animals. They don’t respect us, and they take whatever they want without caring about how we feel or what happens to us.