The Fermi Paradox: Drake and Seager Equations and Their Modifications ~ Dr. Martin Braddock

The Fermi Paradox highlights the contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial civilizations and the lack of observable evidence, often explored using the Drake Equation, which estimates the number of detectable civilizations in the galaxy based on astrophysical and biological factors. Modern refinements, including the Seager Equation and subsequent modifications, shift focus from intelligent life to detectable biosignatures, incorporating advances in exoplanet science and atmospheric chemistry to better estimate the prevalence of life beyond Earth.