I think about this thing more often than most people I would wager, but my money on the first, mind blowing evidence that we are not alone (and all it's implications) would some clearly artificial meddling around or with a star.

Such technological prowess would be a bold statement for a number a reasons, maybe it was practical, maybe it's a lure....

https://www.centauri-dreams.org/2024/05/15/project-hephaistos-and-the-hunt-for-astroengineering/

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