5 Fermi Paradox Explanations I Love, 7 That Fall Flat

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The Fermi Paradox asks why, in a vast and ancient universe, we see no signs of alien life. In this episode, we explore five explanations that make sense—and seven popular ones that, despite sounding good, fall flat under closer scrutiny.

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5 Fermi Paradox Explanations I Love, 7 That Fall Flat
Episode 502 / 721; May 31, 2025
Written, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur
Graphics: Ken York YD Visual
Select imagery/video supplied by Getty Images
Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

0:00 Intro
1:11 Space Is Too Big
4:46 Rare Earth
6:35 Aliens Signals Just Can’t Be Heard
10:09 Humans Are Boring
11:36 Dark Forest Theory
14:14 Interdiction Bubble Civilizations
16:49 Hermit Hypothesis
19:18 Aestivation Hypothesis and Extragalactic Migration
21:10 Transcendance, Ascension, and Extra-Universe Migration
22:33 Infinite Miniaturization
23:33 Berserkers & Zombie AI
24:53 Aliens Common But Unrecognizable
26:08 Simulation Hypothesis