Paper - Defining Civilization utilizing Anthropic Reasoning
Author: Kevin A. Pimbblet, 3 pages.

http://www.arxiv.org/PS_cache/physic...07/0307146.pdf


The 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.
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(Interesting conclusions, especially with regard to observers in
pan-galactic super-civilizations.)

Regards, Jason H.