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

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Navigating the Risks of Communicating with Extraterrestrial Life

This chapter explores the complexities of reaching out to extraterrestrial civilizations, focusing on METI versus traditional messaging. It highlights the risks of contact, referencing historical examples and theories that caution against communication, while contemplating the possibility that advanced aliens already know of humanity.

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