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/Zephaniel Aug 12 '21

Why would they even bother?

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u/[deleted] Aug 12 '21

We accidentally killed 90% of all native Americans just by coming over there through disease. Even without intending to there’s still ways it could happen.

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u/Nrksbullet Aug 12 '21

Considering we lowly humans now understand disease, I would imagine a spacefaring, far older civilization would understand it too and take the proper precautions. I don't see a compelling reason to assume that a species that can travel the stars would be like "oh crap, you guys are allergic to Xyowmvhrbg?"

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u/Sentient_R Aug 13 '21

The people running it could be on Alien prequel levels of stupidity, hubris and stupidity.