The Fermi Paradox refers to the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life existing in the universe and the lack of evidence for, or contact with, such civilizations. Named after physicist Enrico Fermi, who first posed the question in the 1950s, the paradox has prompted various hypotheses and speculations, including the possibility of advanced civilizations self-destructing, the limitations of interstellar travel, and the potential for life being more rare or elusive than previously thought. It remains a thought-provoking question in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) and astrobiology.