The Fermi Paradox: Are We Alone?

For thousands of years, humans have looked at the stars and asked one question:

Are we alone? The universe contains more than 200 billion galaxies, each with billions

of stars… and even more planets. Scientists have already discovered thousands of exoplanets,

many sitting in the “habitable zone,” where liquid water — the key ingredient for life — could

exist. Then there’s the math. The Drake Equation suggests intelligent

life should be common. So if life is likely… why haven’t we seen anyone? This mystery is

called the Fermi Paradox. Some believe civilizations destroy themselves before spreading

across the stars. Others think advanced life chooses to stay silent, watching instead