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    The Fermi Paradox — Where Are All The Aliens? (1/2)

    Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

    2 HN recommenders · recommended in 3 months, 2017–2020

    YouTube

    6:21 · 36M views · May 6, 2015

    Kurzgesagt introduces the Fermi paradox: with so many stars and planets, why do we see no sign of aliens? It sets up the question and what it might imply for our own future. It is part 1 of 2.

    HN commenters recommend the two-part Kurzgesagt pair as an engaging, accessible introduction to the Fermi paradox and the Great Filter.

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    3 comments from Hacker News

    1. @thomkJul 2018· in “Dissolving the Fermi Paradox”

      I know everything I know about the Fermi Paradox from this video (and part 2): this video That YouTube channel is awesome by the way. Say goodbye to the rest of your afternoon!

      Strongly recommendsView on HN
    2. @hashharMay 2017· in “Fermi's Paradox [audio]”

      I find the pair of videos by Kurzgesagt on YouTube to be much more appealing for me. Link for people interested: 1. this video 2. [LINK]

      RecommendsView on HN
    3. @mnemonicslothJan 2020· in “Mars rover is frozen in place following software error”

      > Thanks to Curiosity, we have a better idea of where water existed (and may still exist) on Mars, as well as where we might be able to find evidence of ancient life. I don't understand why everyone is so excited about finding life on Mars. Life on Mars means life may be relatively common on water-bearing planets, which means the Filter is more likely to ahead of us than behind. this video

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