The Great Silence: Science & Philosophy of Fermi’s Paradox by Milan M. Ćirković delves into the multifaceted problem first posed by Enrico Fermi in 1950 with his famous question, “Where is everybody?” This inquiry has become central to astrobiology and the Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence (SETI) studies.

Ćirković explores how Fermi’s paradox intertwines with various domains of knowledge, from technology and arts to everyday life. The book aims to present the most robust formulation of the problem while clarifying common misunderstandings and biases. It provides a fresh perspective on the numerous solutions proposed in the literature, arguing that any evolutionary worldview must address this “Great Silence” issue in some form.

With 424 pages, this comprehensive work is published by Oxford University Press and carries ISBN-13: 978-0199646302. It was released on May 10, 2018, and measures 6.38 x 1.15 x 9.45 inches.