From Here to the Stars | Dr. Stephen Webb on the Fermi Paradox, SETI, and the Possibility That We're AloneIn this thought-provoking episode of From Here to the Stars, host Stephen Euin Cobb interviews Dr. Stephen Webb, theoretical physicist at the University of Portsmouth and author of Where Is Everybody?, a best-selling book exploring the Fermi Paradox. Dr. Webb is also known for his viral TED Talk, “Where Are All the Aliens?” with over 6 million views.As a keynote speaker for the 2023 Interstellar Research Group Symposium, Dr. Webb discusses whether intelligent extraterrestrial life exists—or if humanity might be completely alone in the universe.Key Topics Covered: - What is the Fermi Paradox, and why is it more relevant now than ever? - Three classes of solutions to the paradox—and why Dr. Webb leans toward the "we're alone" answer - Why detecting SETI signals without signs of interstellar travel could be bad news - The critical evolutionary steps required for intelligent, technological civilizations - How Isaac Asimov influenced Dr. Webb’s scientific thinking (and book collecting!) - The future of habitable planet discovery, exoplanet atmospheres, and what it could tell us - Why life might be common, but intelligent, spacefaring civilizations might be incredibly rareOther Fascinating Insights: - The Drake Equation as a framework for understanding cosmic possibilities - Could small red dwarf stars (like K- and M-class) really support life? - What might life on planets like Venus, Mars, or Titan teach us about evolution elsewhere? - The potential consequences—philosophical and practical—of a quiet universeDr. Webb brings both scientific rigor and a deep sense of curiosity to the question, "Where is everybody?" His conclusions are bold, his logic compelling—and whether you agree or not, this is a conversation that will stick with you.Presented by the Interstellar Research Group (IRG)Learn more at https://irg.spaceSearch Tags:#FermiParadox #StephenWebb #FromHereToTheStars #SETI #AreWeAlone #Astrobiology #InterstellarTravel #Exoplanets #DrakeEquation #TEDTalk #WhereIsEverybody #LifeInTheUniverse #AlienCivilizations #IsaacAsimov #UKSETI #IRGspace #FutureOfSpace #HabitablePlanets #GoldilocksZone #Technosignatures