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The Fermi Paradox has a potentially terrifying answer: The Dark Forest | David Kipping

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Evaluating Contact: Risk and Communication in the Cosmic Context

This chapter delves into the Fermi Paradox through the Dark Forest theory, considering the implications of advanced civilizations being aware of Earth. It analyzes the risks and benefits of broadcasting our presence in space versus maintaining silence while addressing the complexities of interstellar communication.

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