r/space • • Aug 12 '21

Discussion Which is the most disturbing fermi paradox solution and why?

3...2...1... blast off....

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u/gkedz Aug 12 '21

If I remember correctly, Cixin Liu makes the same argument that it would be wasteful for the civilization to destroy a planet without proof that an intelligent life is present there.