The Fermi paradox states that if technologically advanced civilizations are common in the Galaxy, then they should have visited or colonized the Earth already. And yet, there is no evidence that intelligent civilizations have ever visited the Earth. What do you think is the best solution for this paradox?
Some possible solutions are provided in the textbook or lectures, and other possible solutions can be found online (try a simple google search of “Fermi paradox solutions”). You can also invent your own solution if you feel like it. Find the solution that you prefer, and describe it in about 2 pages. Why do you think this is the best idea? Is there a way we could ever communicate with other intelligent species? Would communicating with them be a good idea or not?
Share your thoughts on this topic, and discuss what you think other intelligent creatures might look like if they exist on other worlds.
