Show Notes
This episode tackles the Berserker Hypothesis, a disturbing answer to the Fermi Paradox. It suggests self-replicating alien death machines, created by a long-extinct civilisation, roam the galaxy destroying intelligent life. Drawing on theories from Hart, Tipler and Brin, the episode asks whether humanity's radio signals might attract these autonomous killers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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