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the warning of the Stars

The Stars Warning

Every night when I look up
at the stars above
I think of Fermi’s Paradox warning
I wonder if someone
on a distant planet
is looking at the earth
dreaming of coming to earth
to exterminate the human race.

Based on a photo of a hand holding stars in it made me think the various Sci-FI warnings against being discovered by possibly hostile aliens


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Co-PIlot provided the following background on the Fermi Paradox and a Chinese Sci-Fi warning about the Dark Forest.

The “dark forest” warning comes from the Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin. He introduced this concept in his 2008 novel “The Dark Forest”, which is the second book in his “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” trilogy1.
The dark forest hypothesis suggests that the universe is like a dark forest filled with potentially dangerous civilizations. Just as hunters in a dark forest must remain silent to avoid detection by predators, civilizations in the universe must avoid revealing their presence to avoid being destroyed by more advanced and possibly hostile civilizations12.
It’s a fascinating and chilling idea that adds a layer of existential dread to the search for extraterrestrial life. Have you read any of Liu Cixin’s works?
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The Dark Forest - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Forest
The Dark Forest (Chinese: 黑暗森林) is a 2008 science fiction novel by the Chinese writer Liu Cixin.

I think that the scientist and writer Fermi wrote something similar can you find that as well
Copilot
Sent by Copilot:

The concept you’re referring to is known as the Fermi Paradox, named after the physicist Enrico Fermi. The Fermi Paradox highlights the contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life existing in the universe and the lack of evidence for, or contact with, such civilizations12.

Fermi famously asked, “Where is everybody?” during a casual conversation in 1950, pointing out that with billions of stars in the galaxy, many of which are older than the Sun and likely to have Earth-like planets, it seems probable that intelligent life should have emerged and made contact by now12. This paradox has led to various hypotheses, including the possibility that advanced civilizations are avoiding us or that they self-destruct before achieving interstellar travel2.
It’s a fascinating topic that continues to inspire both scientific inquiry and science fiction. Does this align with what you were thinking of?


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Sure! The Netflix series “3 Body Problem” is based on the acclaimed science fiction trilogy “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” by Liu Cixin. The first book in the series, “The Three-Body Problem,” deals with humanity’s first contact with an alien civilization.

Sure! The Three-Body Problem is a science fiction drama series based on the novel series “Remembrance of Earth’s Past” by Liu Cixin. The show, created by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, premiered on Netflix on March 21, 20241.
The story revolves around humanity’s first contact with an extraterrestrial civilization from a star system with three suns, hence the name “Three-Body Problem.” The plot spans across decades and follows a diverse cast of characters, including scientists and government officials, as they grapple with the implications of this contact12.
One of the central characters is Ye Wenjie, a Chinese astrophysicist who, during the Cultural Revolution, makes a fateful decision that impacts humanity’s future. The series explores themes of scientific discovery, political intrigue, and the existential threat posed by the alien civilization12.
The show has received positive reviews and has been praised for its complex narrative and compelling characters. It has also been renewed for a second season1.

The show was created by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo, known for their work on “Game of Thrones.” It premiered on Netflix on March 21, 20241. The series follows a diverse cast of scientists who come into contact with an extraterrestrial civilization, leading to various threats and significant changes for humanity1.
The story begins during the Cultural Revolution in China, where a young astrophysicist named Ye Wenjie witnesses her father’s death and later becomes involved in a secret military project aimed at making first contact with aliens1. The series also includes modern-day settings in the UK, where mysterious suicides and science-averse phenomena lead a group of scientists to uncover the extraterrestrial origins of these events2.
The show has received positive reviews and has been renewed for a second season1. It’s a thrilling adaptation that captures the essence of Liu Cixin’s thought-provoking and expansive narrative.
Have you had a chance to watch it yet? If so, what did you think?


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