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We Encounter Them in Deep Space: Although highly improbable, the notion of meeting aliens during deep-space exploration conjures images of two species crossing paths. Such a meeting could easily lead to misunderstandings or conflicts.
We Hear Them by Radio: Communication through radio signals is one of the more plausible means of first contact. This would allow for time to decode messages and initiate dialogues without immediate urgency.
Instant but Distant Communication: Faster-than-light communication has long captured the imagination. If such technology were possible, it may facilitate immediate exchanges of knowledge, but also carry risks of miscommunication.