A gigantic message shows up in space one day. The words, seemingly written out of pure light, spell “WHO ARE YOU?”. Amazingly, the message is understood by every human on Earth, as each person sees it in their native language.
Humanity collectively notices the message, making it the global #1 priority. All conflicts cease, and crime plummets to an all-time low. There has never been a more peaceful time on Earth, as the news of this mysterious message consumes everyone’s thoughts and conversations.
Leaders from around the world assemble to discuss the best way to respond. While some urge caution, it is quickly agreed that the message must come from peaceful beings. If not, they wouldn’t have wasted any time trying to communicate with a life form they detected and would have instead invaded directly.
Humanity decides to respond in kind. Since the origin or mechanics of the message are unclear, it’s agreed that the best way to reply is to create a massive message on Earth’s surface, visible from space. They decide to write in blue, thinking the color might contrast well against the natural landscape. As such, their observer would be able to see the answer, and a conversation could begin.
Humanity starts writing the message in the steppes of central Asia. People from all around the world enthusiastically join in. They bring sheets, towels, clothes, – anything they can paint blue and lay on the floor. Hundreds of millions of people end up joining the project, in a display of unparalleled global cooperation. Some even paint themselves blue and lie down, hoping to make the message bigger.
Finally, the message is complete. Across the world, billions watch with bated breath as Earth responds: “WE ARE HUMANS.”
For a few tense moments, nothing happens. Then, suddenly, the original message disappears. A wave of excitement and anxiety sweeps over humanity, as everyone waits for the next move.
And then, the lights return, forming a new message:
“IT’S NOT YOU WE’RE TALKING TO.”
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