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The simulation hypothesis is considered a potential explanation for the Fermi paradox by suggesting that extraterrestrial life is absent because the simulation is limited to Earth's vicinity [1] or explicitly programmed to exclude aliens [2]. It is formally evaluated as a non-realist solution to the paradox [3], [2], with scholars like Milan Ćirković assessing its validity in this specific context [4].
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The Great Silence (Philosophy and Fermi's Paradox) wearenotsaved.com 4 facts
claimThe 'Realism' assumption in the context of the Fermi paradox posits that what humans observe is reality; the Simulation Hypothesis violates this assumption by suggesting the universe is a simulation where the existence of aliens has been set to false.
claimThe Simulation Hypothesis explains the Fermi Paradox by asserting that the simulation is limited to a spatio-temporal volume centered on Earth, meaning no extraterrestrial intelligent beings exist within the simulation.
claimMilan Ćirković assigns a B- grade to the Simulation Hypothesis in his assessment of how seriously it should be considered as an explanation for the Fermi Paradox.
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.