The Quantum Fermi Paradox

Опубликовано 11 февраля 2026, 21:50

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This video explains how the Fermi Paradox - the fact that aliens should mathematically be abundant in the universe and yet we haven't heard from any - actually makes sense when you take into account quantum technology.

REFERENCES
- On Interstellar Quantum Communication and the Fermi Paradox: doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2408.02...
- Quantum coherence to interstellar distances: doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2009.00...
- Exponential Separation of Quantum and Classical One-Way Communication Complexity for a Boolean Function: doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.quant-p...
- Classical Interaction Cannot Replace a Quantum Message:
doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.quant-p...

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Chapters
0:00 The Fermi Paradox
0:27 Interstellar Quantum Communication
1:21 Quantum Communication Requirements
2:19 Why We Don't Hear Anything
3:07 Fermi Paradox Solution?
3:48 Sponsor Message from Brilliant
4:30 Caveats!