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To grasp the magnitude of the Fermi Paradox, one must first consider the astounding statistics that underpin it. There are approximately one hundred billion stars in our galaxy alone, with even more galaxies scattered throughout the universe. If we assume every star hosts at least one planet, we are left with the staggering figure of a hundred million planets that could harbor alien life. Given this immense probability, the question remains: Why have we not encountered any form of intelligent life?