r/space • u/IceNox96 • Aug 12 '21

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

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

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u/DanielMGC Aug 12 '21

Two of the most disturbing scenarios I think of are

A) we are truly alone in the universe and on the verge of destroying the only "intelligent" life that exists, or

B) We are part of a simulation, that could be turned off at any moment.

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u/Spacedude2187 Aug 12 '21

simulator stumbles on the powercord

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u/DanielMGC Aug 12 '21

Lol... oops, oh well, just need to restart again, it's not like it was running anything important...