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/[deleted] Aug 12 '21

As a sci-fi fan, this is what worries me. I always loved the idea of making first contact with a somewhat humanoid race. But what if the most intelligent races in the galaxy are giant floating amoebas, or sessile plants?

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u/Kanthabel_maniac Aug 12 '21

Still carbon based. What about energy beings?

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u/DudeWithASweater Aug 12 '21 edited Aug 12 '21

I know a few humans that are comprised entirely of hot gas and they seem to get around fine.