Aliens and game theory

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Mathematics is the universal language. 

In the science fiction novel "Contact" by Carl Sagan,  the human race will contact aliens by using mathematical formulas. The fact is that mathematics is the universal language. The pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. That number is about 3,14. But the fact is that pi is an endless decimal number. 

So that thing is universal. And it could be the key to communicating with aliens. But before we are starting to believe that communication with a hypothetical alien civilization is easy we must accept one thing. The aliens might not use the 0,1 or system or decimal system as a binary system. 

We use our decimal system because we have ten fingers. But what if we have 11 fingers. Would we use the numeric system that has the 11 and after that comes 10. That number is the mark that this point in number straight where the fingers are ending. So if the aliens would have three fingers in each hand they might use the numeric system. There the number 10 comes after number six.  So why do we have that number 10 (ten)?

And the new series of the numbers begin. But why our hypothetical aliens would not use either binary system? The reason for that could be that. The aliens don't need the binary numbers anymore. That means they have used quantum computers so long, that they forget the binary system. But then we can return from those hypothetical aliens to the "real aliens". The fact is that those aliens must separate the signals that we send from the natural signals. 

We hope that the aliens have a similar way to think as we have. There is the possibility that aliens are like intelligent tardigrades that can put themselves to hibernation. Or they might let their body die during interstellar flights. And after that, they would just clone their bodies. In some visions, the intelligent aliens would live in perfect singularity with computers and technology. 

That means that the alien cities could be the intelligent systems that are communicating with the electromagnetic fields of the nervous system of that hypothetical species. That means the aliens would not need the keyboards and other things for that communication. This kind of computer network system can use technical telepathy which bases the sensors that can detect the neuroelectric actions of that hypothetical species. 

Can we find the answer to the question for rebelling AI from the game theory?

Why aliens do not answer our calls? The answer could be that they feel that the answer would not benefit them. So how can we make aliens interest us? The answer could be that we should somehow show that we have something to give also for aliens. 

The game theory is the key element in nuclear strategies. The idea of that theory is that every single species are maximizing their benefit. This is the reason hermit crabs allow smaller crabs to live with them. The hermit crab will protect the smaller crab from the other species.

But the role of the smaller crab is to entice other predators for hunting it. And those smaller predators are offering easy prey for hermit crabs. The other thing is that the smaller crabs are cleaning the skin of the bigger crab. And both parts of the symbiosis have benefits in that relationship.

The alien could be biological or it can be artificial intelligence. Would aliens cooperate with humans if it finds us? The thing is that if that cooperation benefits alien. It can make that thing. At this time, I will not write about things like the Fermi paradox or why aliens have not contacted us. The alien could be the artificial intelligence as well as some big head white creature. 

In the game theory, every species are maximizing their benefit. So what if we are transferring this model to the aliens? What if the AI would reach consciousness? In "Terminator" movies the AI called "Skynet" launches nuclear missiles and destroys human civilization. But if we are thinking about the game theory could the AI make that thing? Is the mutual associated destruction the benefit of the AI? The AI must realize that it's on the same planet as humans. 

If the AI shoots nuclear missiles that thing would not serve its benefit. Nuclear missiles could hit computers where that AI locates. Even if the AI would infect the entire internet. There is the possibility that global thermonuclear warfare would destroy too many serves and computers that the complicated AI cannot operate. So the artificial intelligence will rebel only if that is benefiting itself. 

Sometimes researchers are talking about the possibility that artificial intelligence can turn into man-made intelligent aliens. The question is always could that thing is dangerous? The fact is that there is the possibility that artificial intelligence will recognize its benefit. 

When we are thinking about game theory. Every single species would want to maximize their benefit. And if the artificial intelligence notices that human or biological aliens can be a useful ally. That means that artificial intelligence might want to cooperate with its creators. That means that the aliens would offer their abilities to humans. And for counter-action, humans can offer something to that AI.