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Realism is a foundational philosophical assumption used to categorize and analyze potential solutions to the Fermi paradox, as detailed in Milan Ćirković's framework [1] and his book 'The Great Silence' [2]. This specific assumption posits that human observations reflect objective reality, serving as a baseline for evaluating paradox explanations [3].
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The Great Silence (Philosophy and Fermi's Paradox) wearenotsaved.com 2 facts
referenceMilan Ćirković's framework for analyzing the Fermi paradox identifies four fundamental assumptions about the universe: Realism, Copernicanism, Gradualism, and Non-exclusiveness.
claimThe 'Realism' assumption in the context of the Fermi paradox posits that what humans observe is reality, and explanations violating this include the Simulation Hypothesis.
The Great Silence – The Science and Philosophy of Fermi's Paradox cerncourier.com 1 fact
referenceMilan Cirkovic's book 'The Great Silence' categorizes solutions to the Fermi paradox using a taxonomy based on the relaxation of three philosophical assumptions: realism, Copernicanism, and gradualism.