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The Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable Zones

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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The Future of Space Habitats

The Andromeda and Milky Way essentially both make up two halves of a bigger galaxy with tons of minor galaxies in and around them. There is really no reason why humanity might not settle the actual core of millions of stars packed into a few light years. All our normal options like Dyson swarms and mass extraction from stars or larger planets remains entirely viable. You just need to be ready for truly powerful emissions of radiation, your spaceships may get cooked if the local space where the forecast weren't accurate.

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