Planetarium hypothesis
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The planetarium hypothesis, conceived in 2001 by Stephen Baxter
, attempts to provide a solution to the Fermi paradox
by holding that our astronomical observations represent an illusion, created by a Type III civilization
capable of manipulating matter and energy on galactic scales. We don't see evidence of extraterrestrial life because the universe has been engineered so that it appears empty of other life. It is a variation of the simulation argument. It has been suggested that the best explanation for certain quantum phenomena that do not obey the physical laws of the universe as we know it, lies in the fact that the simulation is flawed. The hypothesis has been considered by some authors as speculative and even next to useless in any practical scientific sense and more related to the theological mode of thinking along with the Zoo hypothesis
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Stephen Baxter
Stephen Baxter is a prolific British hard science fiction author. He has degrees in mathematics and engineering.- Writing style :...
, attempts to provide a solution to the Fermi paradox
Fermi paradox
The Fermi paradox is the apparent contradiction between high estimates of the probability of the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations and the lack of evidence for, or contact with, such civilizations....
by holding that our astronomical observations represent an illusion, created by a Type III civilization
Kardashev scale
The Kardashev scale is a method of measuring an advanced civilization's level of technological advancement. The scale is only theoretical and in terms of an actual civilization highly speculative; however, it puts energy consumption of an entire civilization in a cosmic perspective. It was first...
capable of manipulating matter and energy on galactic scales. We don't see evidence of extraterrestrial life because the universe has been engineered so that it appears empty of other life. It is a variation of the simulation argument. It has been suggested that the best explanation for certain quantum phenomena that do not obey the physical laws of the universe as we know it, lies in the fact that the simulation is flawed. The hypothesis has been considered by some authors as speculative and even next to useless in any practical scientific sense and more related to the theological mode of thinking along with the Zoo hypothesis
Zoo hypothesis
The zoo hypothesis is one of a number of suggestions that have been advanced in response to the Fermi paradox, regarding the apparent absence of evidence in support of the existence of advanced extraterrestrial life...
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