The Age of Contact Has Begun
Contact with intelligent life is underway. Here is what it looks like, why it’s happening, and what the evidence shows.
Humanity is no longer alone and unobserved in the universe. Contact is already underway, a quiet, carefully managed engagement.
"Contact is not a future event. It is a present condition."
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3.1We live in a highly inhabited area of the universe and have been watched for a long time.Video
Our world has been observed for a very long time by our neighbors in space. Over 100 years of broadcasting have revealed our psychology, conflicts, and behaviors to anyone watching. Assuming we are alone and isolated is a grave and dangerous error.
3.2The Earth is extremely valuable — and we are destroying its value.Video
Biologically rich worlds are rare. We are squandering a great inheritance, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by others.
3.3In the universe, we may be viewed as underdeveloped and only valued as useful.Video
We are likely seen as disorganized, warlike, and a sub-species incapable of stewarding our world. Our value is tied to our utility, not our greatness.
3.4Having evolved in isolation, we have never realized we exist in a competitive environment.Video
Humanity has never faced direct competition from another intelligent species. This Contact is a driving force for our evolution—if we can see it clearly and without preference.
3.5Takeover does not look like we imagine it.Video
Outright war destroys value. A more sophisticated approach involves infiltration, manipulation, and persuasion—subtly integrating a target population.
3.6Humanity is not ready for contact with any race.Video
We lack the species-level maturity, unity, and established ‘Rules of Engagement’ to interact with any race as a sovereign power.
3.7How would we discern a true friend from a clever manipulator from the universe?Video
Discerning a true ally from a clever manipulator requires seeing beyond technology and promises. We must learn to recognize the signs of persuasion versus the signs of genuine assistance.
3.8Behavior denotes intent — what does the evidence show?
In a universe of many intentions, behavior is the only reliable guide. We must look at what is being done, not just what is being said or broadcast.
Coming Sunday, May 17
3.9While there are spiritual forces at work in the universe, we must not confuse them with the physical beings here for physical interests.
The universe is populated by physical beings with physical needs. We must not confuse these visitors with the spiritual forces that guide our inner life and the evolution of our world.
Coming Sunday, May 24