Some scientist thinks 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.

Being in contact with aliens or any kind of intelligent life from outside our
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and cool. It can open new doors for humanity.
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some individuals believe
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can be unwise and dangerous. Getting in touch with these intelligent
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not only can be exciting, but
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be helpful towards
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humankind
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. First of all, these other spices can be more intelligent than us,
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they can increase the progress of our
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advancements.
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example, with their unknown and new
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we might be able to cure chronic diseases or solve many environmental problems.
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, since humankind is a social
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, contacting these aliens can be a great way to expand our social circle
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the universe, perhaps far beyond the
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, realistically
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there can be some serious consequences.
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we were to mention the downsides, the first in line would be the fact that
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are a complete mystery.
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life beyond
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rocky planet is interesting
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are these
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friendly?
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can we be sure they would want to collaborate with us? Will these different and
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us? There are no right answers for these questions and many other uncertainties that are there when we
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sending a message to these unknown creatures.
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conclusion, contacting these intelligent life forms on other planets
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help us out and even
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us to explore the universe
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, is terrifying. I believe we should be more prepared and gather more information about these unfamiliar creatures before getting in touch with them.

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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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