08 - Aliens, Probability, and the Fermi Paradox: Are We Alone?

Why haven’t we found alien life yet? Let’s talk probabilities, paradoxes, telescopes, weird math, wild theories... and maybe even simulate a first contact.TOD’s Episode Obsession: Alien Etiquette This week, TOD is obsessed with interstellar diplomacy. He’s designed first-contact greeting cards in 72 galactic languages and keeps practicing bowing protocols for sentient slimes, hyper-intelligent fungi, and "species comprised entirely of empathetic starlight."Send TOD a transmission! (fan mail)___________________________________________ If you enjoyed the ride, rate, review, and subscribe. It keeps us in your feed... and keeps TOD from launching his solo podcast: “Quiet Screaming: A Todcast.” TOD: “Episode one is just 43 minutes of me judging humanity’s decision-making.” Catch you next orbit. Bring oxygen. And snacks. Definitely snacks.