INTERVIEW - Stephen Hawking on why we should be cautious about contacting alien lifeforms at Breakthrough Initiatives

The video discusses the potential dangers of making contact with alien civilizations. It highlights historical examples where encounters between humans and less intelligent organisms have been detrimental to the latter. The video also examines the negative outcomes when civilizations with advanced technology meet those with primitive technology. It warns that an alien civilization could be far more advanced and powerful, potentially viewing humans as insignificant.

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