The Fermi Paradox: Galactic Habitable Zones
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
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The Galactic Center Isn't a Terribly Unique Place in the Galaxy
Even in the galactic center where stars are millions of times more tightly packed, most of that space is lower on sunlight than we are. Even if their night sky never has less light than our full moon anywhere, photosynthetic life could not possibly exist in terms of available light energy. Also, surface life would have a hard time existing anywhere on this region because regular supernovae, various powerful gamma sources and x-ray bursts would make it so difficult to keep surface water or air.
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