The Fermi paradox, named after physicist Enrico Fermi, refers to the apparent contradiction between the vast number of potential life-bearing planets in the universe versus the apparent non-existence of other alien species. The problem confounds [[atheist]] scientists who believe that in our own galaxy alone:
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The '''Fermi paradox''', named after physicist Enrico Fermi, refers to the apparent contradiction between the vast number of potential life-bearing planets in the universe versus the apparent non-existence of other alien species. The problem confounds [[atheist]] scientists who believe that in our own galaxy alone: