Some scientist believe that there are intelligent life forms on other planets and messages should be sent to contact them. Other scientists think it is a bad idea and would be dangerous. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

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It is no longer news that life e
xist
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exists
i
n
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on
other planets aside the Earth. It is believed by some scientist that these entities may have a level of intellect and
hence
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, they should be contacted.
On the other hand
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, other scientist are of the view that contacting them is risky.
This
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essay will discuss both views and express an opinion on the best cause of action for mankind.
To begin
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, the idea of reaching out to other planets will help the human race understand her s
uroundings
the environmental condition
surroundings
and n
eigbours
a person who lives (or is located) near another
neighbours
better. Human beings will be able to comprehend better the activities of other entities in the universe and how their activities impact the existence of earthlings. In 1906
for example
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, a group of Astronauts had a speculation that there entities existed i
n
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on
Mars and their activities w
were
have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
were
responsible for the worsening climatic conditions on earth. In 1956
however
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, when another group of astronauts observed the activities i
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on
Mars, they were able to confirm the s
peculation
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Speculation
of earlier scientist.
This
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discovery led to the formation of the best method to protect people from the effect of activities if Mars residents.
On the other hand
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, communication with residents of other planet will automatically alert them of the existence of life on earth.
This
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could lead to serious attacks from these a
liens
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Aliens
who have are ever ready to destroy anything
that is
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not like them. In my opinion, I believe it is smarter not to communicate with other residents of the universe because it could lead to attacks from them and a loss of lives. In 1907
for example
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, humans experienced an attack from unidentified flying o
bejects
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
objects
after a drone was sent to Mars for exploration.
This
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o
ccurence
an event that happens
occurrence
created panic and some lives were lost. In conclusion, while reaching out to aliens may be a source of knowledge about our environment, communicating with them may cause them to be aware of mankind;
hence
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, leading to future attacks. In my opinion, no form of communication should happen with these other entities.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • extraterrestrial
  • technological advancement
  • human progress
  • exchange of knowledge
  • pressing problems
  • environmental issues
  • broadening of humanity’s horizon
  • external existence
  • collaborative
  • security threat
  • dominate
  • unpredictability
  • malevolent intentions
  • colonization
  • exploitation
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