In view of the Fermi paradox, I'm thinking the advanced civilization might be us.
Really.
Or, if I am feeling generous, we're first.
Think of the galaxy as a large petri dish. The first civilization that develops the technology and has the motivation to colonize the galaxy will. And even without faster than light capabilities, the galaxy has been around long enough for that to have occurred >1000 times, and yet, they are NOT here.
Helluva thing to contemplate.
Really.
Or, if I am feeling generous, we're first.
Think of the galaxy as a large petri dish. The first civilization that develops the technology and has the motivation to colonize the galaxy will. And even without faster than light capabilities, the galaxy has been around long enough for that to have occurred >1000 times, and yet, they are NOT here.
Helluva thing to contemplate.