Defining Civilization utilizing Anthropic Reasoning
Physics and Society
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
We utilize anthropic reasoning to demonstrate that we are typical observers of our reference class under a self-sampling assumption by investigating the definition of what a civilization is. With reference to the conflict between such reasoning and the observational lack of extra-terrestrial intelligent life, we conclude that a part of our theoretical understanding of the Universe will be at fault.
Cite
@article{arxiv.physics/0307146,
title = {Defining Civilization utilizing Anthropic Reasoning},
author = {Kevin A. Pimbblet},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0307146},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
3 pages. Accepted for publication in The Observatory