The Fermi Paradox, Percolation, and Inbreeding
This article explores the Fermi Paradox through the lens of percolation theory, suggesting that interstellar colonization may be limited by the high costs and functional independence of colony worlds. It draws a parallel between biological genetic bottlenecks and the potential for technological civilizations to stagnate.
Why it matters
It provides a theoretical framework for understanding why humanity has not yet encountered extraterrestrial intelligence, challenging assumptions about universal expansion.
9 Share New Share Books Science The Fermi Paradox, Percolation, and Inbreeding What do cheetahs and genetic bottlenecks have to do with interstellar colonization? Glad you asked... By James Davis Nicoll
The content is a speculative scientific essay with no political or social agenda.
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