Fermi Paradox: The Prime Directive

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One solution to the Fermi Paradox, the big question of where all the aliens are, is that extraterrestrials might hide from us to avoid altering our society, a concept we see in Star Trek called the Prime Directive. Is such a policy ethical, and if so, should we follow it?

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Credits:
The Fermi Paradox: The Prime Directive
Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Episode 264a; November 15, 2020
Written, Produced & Narrated by Isaac Arthur

Written by:
Isaac Arthur

Editors:
Darius Said
Jerry Guern
Keith Blockus

Cover Art:
Jakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier

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