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The Fermi Paradox refers to the dichotomy between the high probability that extraterrestrial intelligence exists and the fact that we have no evidence for such aliens.
This paradox was described by the late British science-fiction author, Sir Arthur C. Clarke, who said: “Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.”
Many experts since have grappled with the same question. Why, considering the multitude of planets and stars in the Milky Way, have we not heard from anyone?We call this problem the Fermi Paradox, and there are a number of possible solutions — some more unnerving than others …
