FAQ About Enrico Fermi
What is the Fermi paradox?
The Fermi Paradox is a concept attributed to Enrico Fermi, stemming from a conversation he had regarding the contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life and the lack of evidence or contact with such civilizations. The paradox questions why, given the vast number of stars and potentially habitable planets, we have not yet encountered any signs of alien life.
