His writing is encyclopedic in scope, lucid, often poetic – and in the end is both enormously inspiring and a little sad if he is right, as I’m afraid he might be, in concluding that we are the only advanced civilization in the Galaxy. writes informatively - even authoritatively. presents his favorites in compelling detail. "There have been many attempts to resolve the Fermi paradox, and Stephen Webb. This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever pondered the question, "Are we alone?" Science-fiction fans will enjoy the frequent references to Star Trek, and science buffs will appreciate mention of the ideas of Carl Sagan, Fred Hoyle, Frank Drake, and Freeman Dyson. With a light-hearted, enthusiastic tone, Webb offers lively coverage of UFOs, crop circles, and the books of Erich von Däniken, the infamous proponent of the idea that aliens visited the Earth in the distant past. "Where Is Everybody? is a delightful mental romp. I think everyone who has ever considered the possibility that other intelligent civilizations exist elsewhere within our galaxy will enjoy Where Is Everybody? They will find much to agree with, and much to argue about, in this very accessible volume." - Science He provides readers with non-trivial insights into research fields they may not have encountered previously. "Webb offers coherent, understandable, and sometimes humorous coverage of a diverse range of topics.
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