Any reply to a detected SETI signal should
A) be decided upon by the group of scientists who first detected the signal
B) be decided upon by the government of the country who first detected the signal
C) be sent immediately as a signal is received
D) represent a consensus of the Earth's population

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A response to a detected SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) signal should ideally represent a consensus of the Earth's population, reflecting a collective decision on how humanity wishes to present itself to potential extraterrestrial civilizations. This approach ensures that the message sent is representative of Earth as a whole, rather than the views of a specific group or nation.

Any Reply to a Detected SETI Signal Should