Cosmic Isolation

Aliens exist, unquestionably—statistically guaranteed by the immensity of the universe. Yet we hear nothing. This silence, known as the Fermi Paradox, is deeply unsettling. It confronts humanity with an uncomfortable truth: perhaps the aliens see us clearly and have wisely chosen invisibility over interaction. After all, humans are aggressive, curious creatures prone to either attack or seduce the unknown. Historically, we’ve slaughtered our own kind over land, beliefs, and simple misunderstandings. Why would an interstellar civilization, wise enough to cross galaxies, risk exposure to such chaos?