Legends and stories about aliens are no longer secret or unknown. From the friendly or evil extraterrestrial creatures of different shapes and sizes on the silver screen to the heart-warming stories of “alien adventures”, they are the fantasy companions of mankind's lonely journey through the universe. However, behind these fantasies lies a puzzling truth - does alien life exist? Many people, especially children, are afraid of unknown aliens, but have you ever thought that it would be more alarming if there were no aliens in the universe?
The “Fermi Paradox” looks at the universe with a deep eye and puts forward a chilling hypothesis: there may be no aliens at all in this vast and infinite universe. This paradox is like a sharp sword that cuts through the gap between our long-held fantasies and reality, forcing us to face a reality that may be unbearably lonely. What is even more frightening is the unknown law known as the “Law of the Dark Forest”. It is like a horrible shadow hanging over the depths of the universe that people dare not look directly at. Under the framework of this law, every civilization is like a hunter in the dark forest, carefully hiding itself for fear of being discovered by other more powerful civilizations. Because in this forest, once discovered, it meant that one could face extinction.
So how should human beings conduct themselves in the face of such unknowns and fears?
Fermi, a physicist, is like a deep cosmic detective who knows the natural mysteries of the universe like the back of his hand. However, when his eyes turned to the mystery of extraterrestrial life, he encountered puzzling clues. As he gazes at the starry galaxies and billions of planets in the night sky, he can't help but have a question in his mind: why can't we find any traces of extraterrestrial life in such a vast and infinite universe? So Fermi, in the guise of a shrewd mathematician, began a series of calculations on the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations. As if solving a complex puzzle, he projected and calculated step by step. Eventually, his conclusion, like a heavy bomb, set off a furore in the scientific community - millions of alien civilizations could exist in the universe! This discovery immediately ignited mankind's endless curiosity and strong interest in extraterrestrial civilizations. However, Fermi's conclusion is like an insurmountable mountain in front of human beings. Although we are full of desire and longing for extraterrestrial civilizations, why have we not yet discovered their existence? This question is like an unsolvable mystery, which makes human beings deeply doubt the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations.
Imagine the universe as a vast rainforest, with mankind as a tiny explorer. In this vast jungle, we have travelled countless trails, exploring uncharted territory, expecting to meet other life forms. However, as the Fermi Paradox reveals, even though there are alien civilizations, they are like cunning, invisible creatures in the forest that, for various reasons, remain highly hidden and vigilant, preventing us from catching a glimpse of them.
This is like a vivid interpretation of the law of the dark forest in the universe. In this forest, every civilization is a hunter and a potential prey. They carefully hid themselves to avoid being discovered by other more powerful civilizations. Because once discovered, they may face unpredictable dangers and challenges. This fear gradually transformed humanity's curiosity about alien civilizations into a deep concern.
We began to reflect on our behavior, was it too reckless and rash? Should we be more cautious in exploring this unknown universe? After all, we don't know whether there are some powerful hunters hidden in the depths of the dark forest, who are silently watching our every move.
As a result, we became more cautious, no longer easily sending signals to the depths of the universe, and no longer easily trusting those messages from the unknown world. We learned to listen, to observe, and to respect other possible forms of life while protecting ourselves. For we are not the only explorers, nor are we the only life forms in this vast and infinite universe. We need to move forward more cautiously to survive in this dark forest of unknowns and dangers.
