The Fermi Paradox (in short: «Why the heck haven’t we made contact with extraterrestrials yet?») is quite a beast. Last year, I had recommended this excellent explainer, if you prefer a shorter version in video, there you go.

From Weekly Filet #211, in June 2015.

The Fermi Paradox — Where Are All The Aliens?

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