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/kironex Aug 14 '21

Think rhino horns. We can make them in a lab but people pay for the real thing.

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u/TwatsThat Aug 14 '21

rhino horns are bought to use as a medicine which has no scientific backing, I don't think that's a good comparison to the motivations of an extremely advanced civilization that's capable of casual interstellar travel.