“We propose a new resolution to the Fermi paradox: civilizations either collapse from burnout or redirect themselves to…

mitchipedia:

“We propose a new resolution to the Fermi paradox: civilizations either collapse from burnout or redirect themselves to prioritizing homeostasis, a state where cosmic expansion is no longer a goal, making them difficult to detect remotely.”

Via jwz, who says, “But most importantly, look at that illustration! Just look at it!”

It is indeed one hell of a chart.