Recently some scientists announced that there will be a brand new way to make connect with extraterrestrials, with a better way to search and contact them.
Although I am very curious about extraterrestrial life, I can't help but think of how Hawkings said we should try not to contact extraterrestrials because it will only bring danger. I also think that his words are very reasonable. As humans, we have genes that make us like to take risks. Our curiosity often wins over our fears.