Defining Civilization utilizing Anthropic Reasoning
Abstract
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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.
3 pages. Accepted for publication in The Observatory
3 pages. Accepted for publication in The Observatory