I often wonder if this is the solution to the Fermi paradox. The assumptions go like this. * Natural selection works everywhere, on individuals and societi

I often wonder if this is the solution to the Fermi paradox. The assumptions go like this. * Natural selection works everywhere, on individuals and societies. They compete even after survival is secure * Intelligent creatures need social order and specialization to become industrial * There will be administrative/ruling specialties because flat organizational hierarchies work for ants and bees but not when work and global coordination becomes complex * Social order installed, tech attained * Absolute power corrupts absolutely * ET gulag, end of space travel, everyone is busy making war and pleasing dear leaders No references.