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December 10, 2014
The Fermi Paradox
I have often quoted a friend’s joke maintaining that human folly was so great that the only way the continued survival of the species could be explained is through the operation of Providence or the guidance of Space Aliens. The Fermi Paradox says the same thing. Human life seems incredibly improbable, for our instruments can’t find anyone else. We must really be special to be here, otherwise as Fermi noted, then where is everyone? Belmont Club ｻ Proof of Life
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Then there are those who say that the paradox is null because the aliens have been around for centuries already, and that modern spacefaring governments have covert contact with them very regularly.
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at December 10, 2014 6:35 AM
Oh, here is one reason why "they" say that aliens have been around for centuries. UFOs are apparently portrayed in late Medieval and Renaissance painting, such as this example of the 15th century: Click here.
Posted by: plus.google.com/104841162830331053592 at December 10, 2014 7:06 AM