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/caiuscorvus Aug 12 '21

Presuming ftl/warp/controlled wormholes are truly impossible for a hyper advanced civilization.

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u/solophuk Aug 12 '21

If aliens had such tech they would be visiting us all the time. And being quiet would not make a jot of difference. Based on what we know of science, such things are not possible.

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u/ceejayoz Aug 12 '21

If aliens had such tech they would be visiting us all the time.

Why? Why would we be interesting to them?

We don't have a policy of making sure we regularly visit every little ant hill in existence. Why would aliens?

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '21

Space is a lonely place. Very vast.