The great silence: why haven’t we found any aliens yet? – podcast
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- Written by Adam Kirsch and read by James Sobol Kelly. Produced by Nicola Alexandrou. The executive producer was Ellie Bury
- Published
- September 7, 2026
Original excerpt
Given the size and age of the universe, it should be full of species with technology far more advanced than our own. So where are they? By Adam Kirsch. Read by James Sobol Kelly Read the text version here Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpod Adapted from We Want to Believe: How Aliens Went Mainstream and Why It Matters, published by Columbia Global Reports on 25 August. To supp…
Key claims
- →The universe is vast and ancient, suggesting many advanced alien species should exist
- →No confirmed detection of extraterrestrial technology has been made
- →The episode explores explanations for the apparent absence of detectable aliens
A Guardian podcast explores the Fermi Paradox—why humanity has not detected advanced alien civilizations despite the universe's age and vastness. The episode, adapted from a Columbia Global Reports book, examines theories about extraterrestrial life and technology.
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