Scientists have made strides in the search for extraterrestrial life with the discovery of potential chemical signatures from Planet K2-18b, located 120 light-years away in the habitable zone of its star. This discovery yields strong indications of biological activity beyond our solar system. However, experts warn against actively reaching out to possible alien civilizations due to historical patterns of dangerous encounters between differing human societies. Some scientists advocate for caution, stressing the danger of contacting a potentially hostile civilization that might possess superior technology and power.
'There's a big debate among scientists about the wisdom of actively sending out messages toward potential civilization, as we may find that they are not particularly friendly, while also being unimaginably more powerful than us.'
'Historically on Earth, when different civilizations have come in contact, the result has often been the extinction or enslavement of the weaker group.'
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