The Dark Forest Theory The Terrifying Reason the Universe Is Silent (The Art of Figuring Out)

Perhaps technological civilisations only emit radio noise for a short time before they switch to something else? Either that, or bigger fish out there stomp on developing civilisations that give themselves away. They may not want to see the rise of AI that could threaten their existence. Civilisations that are stuck with analogue technology are left alone. However, the argument being made in this clip about the fight over resources seems erroneous. Taking raw energy from stars would cover the needs of any advanced civilisation. This is not about resources. 

One thing to consider about how other civilisations may shape our society. They would likely take out scientists that have struck upon world changing developments and allow our self destructive nature to run its course - while avoiding nuclear war that would wreck our biosphere. There's no reason for them to completely destroy our world.  

We do know that alien visitation to our planet is real, thanks to UFOs, but the question is will we be allowed into the interstellar club? Going from our flawed overall psychology, the answer would be no. Similar problems with our AI development may be another factor.  

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, April 28, 2026.]