Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” XVI: What is the “Dark Forest” Hypothesis?
A recent addition to the list of possible resolutions to the Fermi Paradox: nobody is broadcasting because they don’t want to be found!
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” XV: What is the Percolation Theory Hypothesis?
Could it be that the reason we haven’t met any aliens is because interstellar colonization simply isn’t practical? Not exactly good news for us!
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” XIV: What is the Aurora Hypothesis?
Is it possible that we haven’t heard from aliens because colonizing exoplanets is hazardous to your health? So says the Aurora Hypothesis!
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” XIII: What is the “Ocean Worlds” Hypothesis?
Could it be that we haven’t heard from any aliens because theyre mainly space whales living live inside icy bodies with interior oceans?
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” XI: What is the Transcension Hypothesis
Could it be that the reason we haven’t heard from any aliens is because they transcended and aren’t interested in talking anymore?
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” VIII: What is the Zoo Hypothesis?
Another possible resolution to the Fermi Paradox: we could all be living in some giant “nature preserve” where the aliens are monitoring us!
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” VII: What it the Planetarium Hypothesis
In this installment, we explore the possibility that we haven’t heard from aliens because they’ve got us in a simulated environment where they can watch us!
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” VI: What is the Berserker Hypothesis?
In our latest installment, we explore the possibility that the reason we haven’t heard from aliens is because they’ve been wiped out by killer robots!
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” V: What is the Aestivation Hypothesis?
Is it possible that the aliens are not hiding, but sleeping and waiting for the Universe to get better?
Beyond “Fermi’s Paradox” IV: What is the Rare Earth Hypothesis?
Looking to answer the question of “where are all the aliens,” some scientists have suggested that planets like Earth might actually be very rare.