Robert J. Sawyer: What to do if an alien shows up in your living room

Never mind earthquake preparedness kits, digging out a storm cellar, or storing liters of water in your garage for emergencies — what do you do if an alien shows up in your living room? Robert J Sawyer provides a sensible approach, starting with the always-prudent advice from Douglas Adams:

First, in the time-honored words of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, “Don’t panic.”

Then, get down to business.