Encounters Out There

Robert Jenkins was received via an alien teleporter device gifted to One Earth to make 'first contact.'

"Hello, Mr. Jenkins. What are your qualifications?"

"I've been briefly trained in physics, astronomy, engineering, and exobiology, and I know multiple foreign languages."

"You're not a scientist like we requested?"

"No, I'm a world-famous celebrity. I've won numerous awards for modeling, singing, dancing, and acting."

"Let me show you something, Mr. Jenkins."

The alien attached a device to Robert's head, showing AI-generated virtual worlds beyond human imagination.

"Tell them to send us a real scientist, Mr. Jenkins."

Robert was teleported back to Earth.