>>3930491>>3930483Also quick answer to the paradox. We can very soon have the tech to accelerate a space born born near the speed of light. A rock is space for instance. Now it would take time to accelerate it but we could do so and target it pretty well.
Now assume that survival of the fitness in the law not only of our planet but the universe. That its the one way to reach intelligent life or is the way most would get there.
Getting that rock moving that fast is way easier then stopping it. So let me introduce the idea that due to the aggressive nature of life any civilization that doesn't keep its mouth shut gets killed by another civilization just out of fear.
A rock hitting your planet at that speed will finish you off. And better safe then sorry.
So how about the only civilizations who survive have a healthy dose of keep your mouth shut.