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February 24, 2017

2008 US adults surveyed

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If we discover or are discovered by an alien species one day, do you think it is more likely that they will be friendly or hostile toward humanity?

Conducted February 24, 2017

YouGov surveyed 2008 US adults

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52%
If we discover or are discovered by an alien species one day, do you think it is more likely that they will be friendly or hostile toward humanity?

Conducted February 24, 2017

YouGov surveyed 2008 US adults

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29%
19%
52%

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