His query has been immortalized inthe Fermi paradox.
The theory contends that theres aconflict betweenthe apparent absence ofaliensand the probability that they exist.
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If stoopid humans can travel to the moon, why havent intelligent extraterrestrials paid us a visit?
Societies reach this point when their energy demands become unsustainable.
Planetary civilizations can divert these catastrophes through technological resets but this merely delays the inevitable.
Aliens civilizations that are near to burnout could be the easiest to detect.
Their theory merely draws on laws of life on Earth, which may not apply to other planets.
Perhaps the first victim of asymptotic burnout will be humanity.
Story byThomas Macaulay
Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
