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As it sounds like you know, it would be great if you can articulate the boundaries of a prototypical intelligence agency mandate. Because then it should be a c
by ricksunny 1y ago
As it sounds like you know, it would be great if you can articulate the boundaries of a prototypical intelligence agency mandate. Because then it should be a cinch to describe why ‘communication from a foreign power of as-yet indeterminate technology advancment relative to
modern day superpowers to (checks notes) members of any of the 200 some odd nation-states on the planet who can afford operating a radio telescope’ doesn’t fall within that mandate
- tbrownaw 1y agoI'd expect them to monitor SETI to intercept any first contacts the same amount as they monitor Miss Cleo to make sure her crystal ball isn't showing state secrets.
- johncolanduoni 1y agoSure, right after they write up plans for a color revolution in Atlantis. You’re assuming that intelligence agencies/governments believe that contact with aliens is likely enough to actively plan for, which seems unlikely.
- psunavy03 1y agoThe remit of an intelligence agency is to collect information on foreign entities which have first been proven to exist. The CIA almost certainly isn't trying to recruit agents in the Seelie Court either.