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Possible plot twist: The aliens follow the books too, in order to understand the human response?

Actually that seems like a highly likely plot twist.

I wonder if some alien species would appear as Vulcans if only to fit our expectations?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4xm7x052XQ

Hopefully they didn't see this version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXw6hC7hxBA

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I think it's likely that if we were to see them as "alien" they would need to be the same or very very similar to human form. Otherwise, it's likely we'd just call them a beast of some sort. Would you say a Gorilla is alien to a Human? They're not that different. Would you say a Dolphin and a Human are too different? They both have the capacity for independent thought, a consciousness, and are self-aware.

I agree.

It would make sense that if you're going to make first contact.... you want to meet those folks on the most similar or relatable terms.

Humans read body language a lot and such. It would probabbly facilitate a lot of communication to emulate human behaviors and etc to get started. Reduce tensions, communicate better, etc.

Plot twist: The most accurate and prescient Sci fi author is a benevolent and shapeshifting alien.

That would be a very pleasant twist.

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