Today we return to the Fermi Paradox to contemplate the notion of civilizations which neither expand outwards to colonize the galaxy nor go extinct, but exist as long-term, high-tech civilizations just on their own planet or solar system. To discuss the possible motives and reasoning we will look at the many arguments raised for and against space exploration.

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Music by:

Dexter Britain

“Seeing the Future”

Kai Engel

“Endless Story about Sun and Moon”

Koalips

“Kvazar”

Kai Engel

“December”

Chris Zabriskie

“Mario Bava sleeps in a little later than he expected to”

Frank Dorittke

“Morninglight”

Phase Shift

“Forest Night”

Brandow Liew

“Into the Storm”