"We might like to assume that if there is intelligent life out there it is wise and benevolent, but of course we have no evidence for this.Frankly the only answer to this is this, especially the very last line:
"Given the consequences of contact may not be what we initially hoped for, then we need governments and the UN to get involved in any discussions,"
Because as soon as governments and the UN get involved in problems they're sorted right away, eh?
Fucking hell.