THE VIDEO SHELF · fermi paradox
The Fermi Paradox — Where Are All The Aliens? (1/2)
Kurzgesagt introduces the Fermi paradox: with so many stars and planets, why do we see no sign of aliens? It sets up the question and what it might imply for our own future. It is part 1 of 2.
Why HN readers recommended it
HN commenters recommend the two-part Kurzgesagt pair as an engaging, accessible introduction to the Fermi paradox and the Great Filter.
This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.
Video & recommendation details
- Creator / channel
- Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell
- Topic
- fermi paradox
- Format
- explainer
- Level
- general
- HN recommenders in dataset
- 2
- HN mentions in dataset
- 3
- Recommendation years in dataset
- 2017–2020
These counts and years describe the included Hacker News records; they are not YouTube views or the video’s publication date.
From the original HN conversations
Excerpts from the recorded comments. Follow each source for the full comment and surrounding discussion.
I know everything I know about the Fermi Paradox from this video (and part 2): [VIDEO] That YouTube channel is awesome by the way. Say goodbye to the rest of your afternoon!
thomk on Hacker News · 2018-07
In Dissolving the Fermi ParadoxI find the pair of videos by Kurzgesagt on YouTube to be much more appealing for me. Link for people interested: 1. [VIDEO] 2. [LINK]
hashhar on Hacker News · 2017-05
In Fermi's Paradox [audio]
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