The Declaration of Principles Concerning Activities Following the Detection of Extraterrestrial

question 62

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Principles Concerning Activities Following the Detection of Extraterrestrial Intelligence states that the first thing to do after the detection of a possible signal is to

• A) send a reply
• B) announce the discovery to the public
• C) confirm that it is genuine
• D) classify it top secret

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Definitions:

Scapegoat

The practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame.

Negative Attention

Undesirable or adverse focus or scrutiny that can lead to harmful or detrimental effects.

Host

An entity that provides resources or services to other entities, often in the context of computer networks or biological symbiosis.

Dysfunctional Roles

Roles within a group or organization that hinder progress or negatively impact productivity and team dynamics.