Carolina Science Cafe: Are We Alone? Thoughts on the Fermi Paradox

Schedule

Tue Jan 06 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Haw River Tap & Table | Carrboro, NC

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Does the Cosmos teem with intelligence, or are we alone? In this talk, Dr. Brand Fortner will share how we use the Fermi Paradox, the Drake equation, the Rare Earth hypothesis, the Weak Anthropic principle, the Doomsday calculation, and the Great Filter to answer this most important of all questions.
🎟️ Free and open to adults
🍴 Light appetizers available for attendees
🍻 Drinks available for purchase
📍Hosted at Haw River Tap & Table in Carrboro.
Learn more at moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-science-cafe-are-we-alone.
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Haw River Tap & Table, 300 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510-2359, United States

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