What are the implications of discovering life beyond Earth for space policy?

[killamch89]

Such a monumental discovery could reshape international collaboration, funding priorities, and ethical considerations within space exploration. How might governments and space agencies adjust their strategies in response to new cosmic realities? Could new regulations emerge to protect extraterrestrial environments and address potential conflicts?

[The Blackangel]

It’s hard to say. It could unite the world, or it could drive us further apart. It all depends on the intentions of the new creatures. If they want to be our ally, then it could lead us into a golden age. However if they’re hostile, it could unite us against them. Think the movie Independence Day. Then flip it to envision the opposite and they’re friendly.

[killamch89]

On 4/17/2025 at 3:38 PM, The Blackangel said:

It’s hard to say. It could unite the world, or it could drive us further apart. It all depends on the intentions of the new creatures. If they want to be our ally, then it could lead us into a golden age. However if they’re hostile, it could unite us against them. Think the movie Independence Day. Then flip it to envision the opposite and they’re friendly.

There's also the possibility that these new creatures could have extraordinary abilities. Because of human curiosity or stupidity depending on how you want to look at it, we capture some and then try to crossbreed them with humans or other animals creating our own doomsday scenario.