It stands to reason that they could shape our beliefs and values to align with their agendas.
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Absolutely. Could make a great sci-fi series. Great dramas a-plenty like a schism in the alien society who āmanagesā humanity and subsequent infighting on how to best do this.
There could be rogue factions, one with empathy for humanity. Another contempt. Bitcoin could have been an unauthorized upgrade covertly planted by the party with empathy.
I'm liking this plot already. Let's make a movie :)