I tend to agree with you and the Professor. My thinking is, if the aliens are far advanced scientifically, they are most probably bellicose in nature. Few scientific advances are made during peace time. These advances may be perfected during peaceful times but seldom initiated. Self-preservation is a powerful motivation.
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