The Dark Forest Theory is a proposed solution to the Fermi Paradox from Cixin Liu which suggests all alien civilizations remain intentionally quiet, hiding from SETI efforts and possible hostile civilizations. It also argues they may attack any civilization which does not remain silent, like us.

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Credits The Fermi Paradox: Dark Forest Theory Episode 170a, Season 5 E04a

Written by: Isaac Arthur

Editors: Andrew Norman Darius Said Jerry Guern Keith Blockus Konstantin Sokerin Matt Campbell

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Produced & Narrated by: Isaac Arthur

Music: Lombus, "Cosmic Soup" https://lombus.bandcamp.com A.J. Prasad, "Staring Through, pt1" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA8-7qwaEPU