Which of the following is not a possible solution to the Fermi Paradox?
A) We are the only intelligent civilization to have ever arisen in the Milky Way.
B) Of all of the intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way, none has chosen to create a galactic civilization.
C) There is a galactic civilization, but we are currently unable to detect or recognize it.
D) There is a galactic civilization, but it is being actively hidden from us.
E) Given the current age of our galaxy, there has not been enough time for a galactic civilization to develop.

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This is the only solution that is based on a scientific limitation, rather than a philosophical or hypothetical assumption about the existence or behavior of extraterrestrial civilizations. The age of our galaxy (approximately 13.5 billion years) is relatively long, but it may not be long enough for a civilization to develop and spread across the whole Milky Way, especially given the challenges of interstellar travel and communication. It is possible that intelligent life might arise elsewhere in the future, but currently we have not detected any signs of it.

Which of the Following Is Not a Possible Solution to the Fermi