Fermi paradox
apparent contradiction between the lack of evidence and high probability estimates for the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations
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Fermi paradox
Summary
Fermi paradox is a paradox[1]. It ranks in the top 0.96% of paradox entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,322 views/month, #1 of 104).[2]
Key Facts
- Fermi paradox's instance of is recorded as paradox[3].
- Fermi paradox's instance of is recorded as scientific theory[4].
- Fermi paradox's instance of is recorded as Fermi problem[5].
- Enrico Fermi is named after Fermi paradox[6].
- Fermi paradox's Commons category is recorded as Fermi paradox[7].
- 1950 marks the founding of Fermi paradox[8].
- Fermi paradox's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Fermi paradox[9].
- Fermi paradox's has characteristic is recorded as extraterrestrial life[10].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include paradox[3], scientific theory[4], and Fermi problem[5].
Origins
Enrico Fermi is named after Fermi paradox[6]. 1950 marks the founding of it[8].
Why It Matters
Fermi paradox ranks in the top 0.96% of paradox entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,322 views/month, #1 of 104).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] It is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[12]