Overview:

If we meet aliens, they may not be peaceful explorers. In this speculative and sobering piece, evolutionary biologist Tim Coulson explains why natural selection could favour violence, dominance, and competition — even beyond Earth. Drawing on biology, anthropology, and human history, he makes a chilling case for caution in the cosmic conversation.

Author bio:

Professor Tim Coulson is a leading British biologist and Fellow of the Royal Society. He is a professor of zoology at the University of Oxford and writes widely on ecology, evolution, and public understanding of science.

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