

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Carolina Science Cafe: Are We Alone? Thoughts on the Fermi Paradox
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Does the Cosmos teem with intelligence, or are we alone? In this talk, Dr. Brand Fortner will share how we use the Fermi Paradox, the Drake equation, the Rare Earth hypothesis, the Weak Anthropic principle, the Doomsday calculation, and the Great Filter to answer this most important of all questions.

?️ Free and open to adults
? Light appetizers available for attendees
? Drinks available for purchase

?Hosted at Haw River Tap &amp; Table in Carrboro. 

Learn more at moreheadplanetarium.org/calendar/carolina-science-cafe-are-we-alone.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carrboro/carolina-science-cafe-are-we-alone-thoughts-on-the-fermi-paradox/200029395638039
- **Event Categories**: calendar
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Carrboro
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Haw River Tap & Table
- **lat**: 35.910107271489
- **long**: -79.068782176546
- **full address**: Haw River Tap &amp; Table, 300 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510-2359, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Morehead Planetarium & Science Center (https://allevents.in/org/morehead-planetarium-and-science-center/26025730)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 06 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Haw River Tap &amp; Table, 300 E Main St, Carrboro, NC 27510-2359, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Morehead Planetarium & Science Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** calendar
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Carolina Science Cafe: Are We Alone? Thoughts on the Fermi Paradox ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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