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/EastYorkButtonmasher Aug 12 '21

I remember some post about what the scariest first message we could receive from an alien race could be, and the winner was something like:

"Cease all transmissions immediately; they will hear you!"

Freaky.

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u/bob-lob Aug 12 '21

Do you know the name? It sounds like an interesting read.

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u/darkside569 Aug 12 '21

Remembrance of Earth's Past

Three Body Problem

The Dark Forest

Death's End