Abstract
Astronomers and others who have speculated about the consequences of indirect contact have enjoyed considerable exposure in academic and popular nonfiction literature. The alternative point of view is poorly represented outside science fiction; we lack comparable nonfiction studies of direct contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. It is time to correct this imbalance, drawing on thoughtful speculation as well as on research findings.
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Social Science Research Star Trek Alien Civilization Alien Behavior Considerable Exposure
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