Stephen Webb

In this conversation, Stephen Webb, an author known for his exploration of the Fermi Paradox, delves into why we haven't encountered extraterrestrial life. He shares insights on the Drake Equation and various theories explaining the absence of detectable aliens. Topics include the principle of mediocrity, unidentified anomalous phenomena, and the Great Filter theory, which discusses potential barriers preventing advanced civilizations. Webb also emphasizes humanity's moral responsibility and the implications of being alone in the universe.

Stephen Webb, physicist and author of If the Universe is Teeming with Aliens…Where is Everybody?, talks about the Fermi paradox and its many proposed solutions. He explores science fiction as a testing ground for ideas. Stephen outlines a three-category taxonomy, discusses how exoplanets, SETI and AI reshape the puzzle, and shares quirky speculative answers like Moon roles and cyclic cosmologies.