Aug 28, 2018 11:24 PM
Just thinking of the logistics involved. Let's say an alien civilization picks up a 'WOW' signal from Earth, maybe something like Marconi's first trans Atlantic radio signal. Regardless they soon figure out where it's coming from and over time they learn a little more about us.
Only problem is, Earth signals have taken couple hundred years to get.there. The only way to reach Earth is to use generational (maybe)ships that travel close to speed of light.
The first problem might be to predict how much more advanced we would be when they got here. There may even be a danger of us overtaking them in the technology department and thus they may suffer defeat or we might not even be here upon their arrival. There could even be a chance that we're on our way to conquer their planet.. I suppose they could monitor us just in case our advances mean they better turn around.
Now I'm kind of using this scenario to try and ascertain the futility or the risk involved for interstellar war. I think the wise decision would be to either not go at all or sincerely go in peace.
Then again, an alien force may already be en route and if so, what kind of logistical problems would they need to overcome to ensure victory? What would the plan be?
Only problem is, Earth signals have taken couple hundred years to get.there. The only way to reach Earth is to use generational (maybe)ships that travel close to speed of light.
The first problem might be to predict how much more advanced we would be when they got here. There may even be a danger of us overtaking them in the technology department and thus they may suffer defeat or we might not even be here upon their arrival. There could even be a chance that we're on our way to conquer their planet.. I suppose they could monitor us just in case our advances mean they better turn around.
Now I'm kind of using this scenario to try and ascertain the futility or the risk involved for interstellar war. I think the wise decision would be to either not go at all or sincerely go in peace.
Then again, an alien force may already be en route and if so, what kind of logistical problems would they need to overcome to ensure victory? What would the plan be?