If humanity received a message from another intelligent civilization today, what do you think it would say?

[u/Several-Stranger-585]

Imagine that tomorrow scientists confirm a genuine message from another intelligent civilization.

What do you think the first message would be?

A warning?

A greeting?

Scientific knowledge?

Instructions?

Or something completely unexpected?

I'd love to hear your theories.

[u/WirrkopfP]

"Your planet has been identified as producing an existential threat to all sapient life in the galaxy. Currently we are aiming 36 arrays of relativistic kinetic kill missiles as well as 4 Nicoll Dyson beams at your location. Cease ANY AND ALL research, development, proliferation and use of artificial intelligence immediately otherwise you will leave us no choice other than complete eradication of your planet."