Debate Topic: Fermi's Paradox
A couple of possible resolutions to the question of galactic colonization.
Fermi Paradox/Drake Equation
Drake's equation attempts to estimate the number N of currently extant civilizations in our galaxy that would be able to contact each other.
Fermi's Paradox
Summary and a few probability calculations.
Fermi's Paradox
Lecture notes from a college cosmology course.
Fermi's Paradox and the Preparation for Conta
Suggests that aliens might be "preparing" mankind for the eventuality of meeting species from other worlds.
Fermi's Paradox II: What's Blocking Gala
Article asking, "Could galactic empires exist?" and "What is keeping advanced extraterrestrials from claiming every star system in sight?"
Fermi's Paradox, The Great Silence, and The S
Long article discussing the implications of what is known so far about other life in the universe.
I.T. seeks E.T.
Discusses the Allen Telescope Array (ATA) scheduled to be completed by 2005 and the search for extraterrestial life as it related to Fermi's Paradox and the Drake Equation.
Our Galaxy Should Be Teeming With Civilizations, B
Article discussing Fermi's Paradox and its implications.
The Drake Equation
Describes the famous formula for estimating the number and character of alien civilizations within the galaxy. Includes an online form that calculates your numbers.
The Possibilities of FTL: Or Fermi's Paradox
Discusses some of the logic behind arguments for and against humans being alone in the universe.
UFO Evidence : Fermi's Paradox
Links to articles and documents explaining or discussing the paradox.
Wikipedia - Fermi Paradox
Encyclopedia article summarizing the concept.