The Fermi paradox and the future of humanity | Louis Raul Tovar Contreras | TEDxUEWroc

Have you ever wondered why, in the vast expanse of the universe, we have yet to encounter extraterrestrial life? With billions of stars and potentially countless habitable planets, the question of why we haven't seen any signs of alien civilizations becomes even more perplexing. This conundrum, known as the Fermi Paradox and named after physicist Enrico Fermi, challenges our understanding of the cosmos and our assumptions about the existence and reach of extraterrestrial life. In this illuminating TEDx Talk, we will delve into the complexities of the Fermi Paradox, examining a range of theories that attempt to unravel this cosmic mystery. Furthermore, the talk will reflect on the uniqueness of our own planet, highlighting how Earth stands out as a rare and precious sanctuary of life amid the seemingly silent expanse of space. Louis Raul Tovar Contreras is a Mexican pilot, earth scientist, and analog astronaut with more than 200 flight hours in single and twin-engine aircraft. He has minor in Biology and is currently studying a Bachelor in Earth Sciences at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. He won the 1st place in the International Air and Space Program (IASP) organized by NASA in Huntsville, Alabama, for my project for an artificial muscle that will be launched to the ISS next year, He served as an analog astronaut on the VULCAN mission at LunAres Research Station in Piła, Poland, with the role of medical officer, where they simulate a real mission to the moon for 15 days in a special habitat. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx