1. Write a paragraph about the "Fermi Paradox".

2. Define the Megawatt, Gigawatt and Terawatt units of power. Access the internet to determine the latest available figure of total global power consumption.

3. Use the Carl Sagan's formula to calculate our technological civilization's level on the Kardashev's cosmic scale.

4. On the Kardashev Scale, identify the power needs in Watts for Type I, II and III civilizations. In how many years is our Earth expected to achieve a Type I status?

5. What is the percentage share of nuclear energy in: a) The primary energy supply, b) Electrical energy generation?

6. List the components of the envisioned Internet of Things (IoT) for the future energy system.

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1 The Fermi Paradox is the apparent contradiction between the high probability of the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations and the lack of evid... View the full answer