JOINING THE
GALACTIC FEDERATION
PEACFUL SOCIETY

Once it has been established that real alien species exist, Humans must decided how we will evolve our species to become peaceful and productive so that one day we can join the Galactic Federation that purports to exist in the Milky Way Galaxy, or even beyond.

As a model for what humanity can achieve and become, we can turn to the Star Trek universe, and the ideals of the Federation of Planets. Humanity can strive to achieve that model. We can join the other alien species in the galaxy in peace, to progress together to gain knowledge, and make the galaxy a better place to live.

Watch Captain Archer's speech from the show Star Trek Enterprise to gain a glimpse into a possible future for humanity.















 

For humans to become peaceful after contact with aliens, we would need to overcome deep-seated psychological tendencies toward fear, division, and conflict. The nature of the aliens we will contact would likely determine whether humanity's response is one of unification or increased hostility. A peaceful outcome would likely depend on a combination of intentional human efforts and the disposition of the aliens.

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Humanity's Internal State
 

A Global, Unified Response: A primary challenge would be establishing a single, coherent representative body for Earth. Without one, alien species would have to choose which government to contact, potentially sparking global competition and conflict over access to alien knowledge and technology. The United Nations could potentially serve this role, provided it receives the authority to act as a planetary government.
 

Overcoming Xenophobia and Fear: Humans have a history of viewing "otherness" with fear and division, often leading to conflict. A peaceful outcome would require consciously working past the fear of the unknown. Surveys show that how people view the world influences their expectations of aliens—those who view the world as hostile are more likely to expect hostility from aliens.
 

Resolving Religious and Philosophical Crises: The existence of alien life would challenge many Earth-centric belief systems. While some religions might adapt, others could face a crisis of faith, potentially leading to increased division, extremism, or spiritual re-evaluation. A peaceful transition would require widespread religious and philosophical adaptation.
 

Economic Restructuring: Contact would profoundly disrupt the global economy. New technologies could render existing industries obsolete, while access to new materials or energy sources would shift the balance of wealth. A managed transition would be needed to prevent economic collapse and war, especially if some nations benefit disproportionately.
 

The Nature of the Alien Contact
 

Benevolence of the Aliens: The aliens' intentions would play a critical role. A benevolent, peaceful alien civilization could guide humanity towards peace, while a malevolent or expansionist one could exacerbate existing conflicts. Some scientists argue that advanced alien civilizations would likely be peaceful, having solved their own internal conflicts to survive.
 

Technology of the Aliens: The level of technological advancement of the alien civilization could determine whether humanity feels threatened or inspired.
 

Superior Alien Technology: If aliens are vastly superior, they could potentially enforce a "Prime Directive" of non-interference, effectively quarantining Earth until humanity matures. Humanity's reaction could be a unifying motivation to "prove ourselves," or it could trigger a descent into paranoia.
 

Shared Alien Knowledge: If aliens share their technology, it could solve human problems, like energy shortages and disease, eliminating major sources of conflict. However, the scramble for this alien technology could also trigger a world war.
 

Physical Proximity of Contact: Historical precedent suggests that the closer the contact between two civilizations, the more disruptive the encounter. Contact close to Earth, or involving multiple epicenters, would likely cause more shock and stress than a distant signal.
 

International Cooperation and Protocols
 

Establishing a Legal Framework: In the event of a first alien contact, a globally agreed-upon legal framework would be needed. Current international law does not adequately cover "supra-Earth affairs," and debates would likely arise over patent law and the legal status of aliens.
 

Developing Communication Strategies: Experts have emphasized the need for humanity to be prepared politically, scientifically, and socially. A global consensus on communication strategies with the aliens would be critical to ensure a unified, coherent message.