The Fermi Paradox ask us how in a Universe so vast and ancient we seem to be the only intelligent civilization around, with no older interstellar alien empires visible in the galaxy. But could extinction play a role in that, or might extinction events instead drive evolution forward?\nWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/2vxu6WVCSIk\nStart listening with a 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook plus two Audible Originals are free. Visit\nhttp://www.audible.com/isaac or text "ISAAC" to 500-500.\nVisit our Website: http://www.isaacarthur.net\nSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthur\nSFIA Merchandise available: https://www.signil.com/sfia/\nSocial Media:\nFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/\nReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.\nSFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShE\nCredits:\nThe Fermi Paradox: Exctinction\nEpisode 204, Season 5 E37\nWritten by:\nIsaac Arthur\nEditors:\nDarius Said\nJerry Guern\nKeith Blockus\nS. Kopperud\nCover Art:\nJakub Grygier https://www.artstation.com/jakub_grygier\nGraphics by:\nBryan Versteeg http://spacehabs.com\nJarred Eagley\nJeremy Jozwik https://www.artstation.com/zeuxis_of_losdiajana\nLegionTech Studios https://hades9.com\nSergio Botero https://www.artstation.com/sboterod?fref=gc\nTristan3D\nProduced & Narrated by:\nIsaac Arthur\nMusic Manager:\nLuca DeRosa - lucaderosa2@live.com\nMusic:\nLombus, "Cosmic Soup" https://lombus.bandcamp.com\nAerium, "Farewell, photon" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnUJY3l5vIJFGsY3XvW4dQ\nDan MacLeod, "Battle Formation" https://soundcloud.com/neptuneuk\nChris Zabriskie, "The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan" http://chriszabriskie.com\nLombus, "Doppler Shores" https://lombus.bandcamp.com\nMarcus Warner, "Ends of the Earth" https://marcuswarnermusic.bandcamp.com\nReign Pagaran, "Distant Voyager"\n\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.