Stephen Hawking addressing Royal Society

The video discusses the impact of the Kepler mission on our understanding of life possibilities in the universe, highlighting the abundance of worlds and organic molecules. It explores the evolution of life and intelligence on Earth, noting the rarity of technological intelligence. The video warns about the fragility of such intelligence and the potential risks of contacting alien civilizations, drawing parallels with historical human encounters.

How have historical encounters between humans and less intelligent organisms been characterized?

What implications do encounters between civilizations with different levels of technology have?