Arthur C. Clarke's quote about the Universe

“I'm sure the universe is full of intelligent life. It's just been too intelligent to come here.”

Arthur C. Clarke

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Know Source and Context of this Quote :

The authenticity of this quote (“I am sure that there are countless intelligent beings in the universe. They don’t just come here because they are very intelligent.”) is doubtful. The quote is spread all over the web, but no source is cited.

So far, in the books available for search, the first instance of the quote that the webmaster has found is also found in 2003, in ‘New Scientist’ (2003), 177, 53. If this were a genuine quote, wouldn’t it have appeared elsewhere with a source, since he died in 2008? Perhaps it is an abridged version of one of his writings, or taken from an interview.

However, there is no definitive record of Clarke saying or writing this exact line. It is frequently cited as a humorous or cynical take on the Fermi Paradox (the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life and the lack of evidence for it). The sentiment aligns with Clarke’s wit and his thoughts on alien civilizations, but it may have been paraphrased or misattributed over time.

If you're looking for a verified source, it doesn’t appear in Clarke’s major works like ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ or ‘Childhood’s End’. It’s possible the quote originated elsewhere and became associated with him due to his reputation.

While the exact context of where and when he first said this isn't definitively pinpointed to a specific publication or event, it's a sentiment that aligns with his broader views on extraterrestrial intelligence, often expressed in his writings and interviews. It's a humorous yet thought-provoking take on the ‘Fermi Paradox’ – the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial civilizations and the lack of contact with them.

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