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Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe
In philosophy of science and cosmology, the anthropic principle (also known as the observation selection effect) is the proposition that the range of
Anthropic_principle
Collection of possible string theory vacua
case, and that many different vacua are physically realized. The anthropic principle proposes that fundamental constants may have the values they have
String_theory_landscape
Cosmological fine-tuning problem
McMullin writing in 1994 that "the weak Anthropic principle is trivial ... and the strong Anthropic principle is indefensible." Since many physicists
Flatness_problem
2002 book by Nick Bostrom
positioned to "receive" it. This conundrum is sometimes called the "anthropic principle", "self-locating belief", or "indexical information". The book first
Anthropic_Bias
Rule, guide or inevitable consequence
which observes the mediocrity principle, the anthropic principle, the principle of relativity, and the cosmological principle. Other well-known principles
Principle
American physicist (born 1947)
the "final anthropic principle" (FAP) in their 1986 book The Anthropic Cosmological Principle as a generalization of the anthropic principle: "Intelligent
Frank_J._Tipler
Scientific hypothesis about Earth
the anthropic principle, while entropic hierarchy and holobiont arguments may possibly allow understanding the emergence of Gaia without anthropic arguments
Gaia_hypothesis
Hypothesis about life in the universe
of multiple universes introducing a survivorship bias under the anthropic principle. The premise of the fine-tuned universe assertion is that physical
Fine-tuned_universe
Philosophical concept
and the Earth through this method. The mediocrity principle is in contrast with the anthropic principle, which asserts that the presence of an intelligent
Mediocrity_principle
Discrepancy of the lack of evidence for alien life despite its apparent likelihood
Another possibility invokes the "tragedy of the commons" and the anthropic principle: the first lifeform to achieve interstellar travel will necessarily
Fermi_paradox
American theoretical physicist (1911–2008)
"Participatory Anthropic Principle" (PAP), a version of a strong anthropic principle. In developing the participatory anthropic principle, an interpretation
John_Archibald_Wheeler
American theoretical physicist (born 1940)
Wayback Machine" "Smolin vs. Susskind: The Anthropic Principle" Susskind and Lee Smolin debate the Anthropic principle Radio Interview from This Week in Science
Leonard_Susskind
Philosopher and writer (born 1973)
1973) is a philosopher known for his work on existential risk, the anthropic principle, human enhancement ethics, whole brain emulation, superintelligence
Nick_Bostrom
Analogy for optimal conditions
Cosmic Jackpot Frugality Anthropic principle Big History Fine-tuned universe Golden mean (philosophy) Anna Karenina principle "The Story of Goldilocks
Goldilocks_principle
Value representing energy density of space
non-zero value was noted by Steven Weinberg in 1987 following the anthropic principle. Weinberg explains that if the vacuum energy took different values
Cosmological_constant
Principle that humans are not privileged observers of the universe
the Copernican principle, rather than derived from the Copernican principle and observations. Absolute space and time Anthropic principle Axis of evil (cosmology)
Copernican_principle
Academic term in archaeology, social studies and measurement
term "anthropic principle" by Brandon Carter in 1973–1974, units of measurement that are on a human scale are occasionally referred to as "anthropic units"
Anthropic_units
Unsolved problem in physics
question is noteworthy. One explanation given by philosophers is the anthropic principle. If the universe came to exist by chance and vast numbers of other
Hierarchy_problem
Philosophical thought experiment
intelligent life lives. This may be the first use in modern science of the anthropic principle. In 1931, astronomer Arthur Eddington pointed out that, because a
Boltzmann_brain
Relation between Buddhism and modern scientific methods and modes of thought
Wallace has also compared John Archibald Wheeler's participatory anthropic principle (which sees scientific concepts like matter, mass and so on as "creations
Buddhism_and_science
Scientific hypothesis
proposed by Lee Smolin intended as a scientific alternative to the anthropic principle. It addresses why the universe has the particular properties that
Cosmological natural selection
Cosmological_natural_selection
Hypothesis of barriers to forming interstellar civilizations
births Drake equation – Estimate of extraterrestrial civilizations Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Global catastrophic
Great_Filter
Hypothetical group of multiple universes
models, cyclic theories, M-theory, and black-hole cosmology. The anthropic principle suggests that the existence of a multitude of universes, each with
Multiverse
American theoretical physicist (born 1955)
the falsifiability of string theory due to the proposals that the anthropic principle be used to explain the properties of our universe in the context
Lee_Smolin
Mathematical problem
in connection with the anthropic principle. Different assumptions in anthropics lead to different answers. In the book Anthropic Bias, Bostrom argues against
Sleeping_Beauty_problem
Branch of physics that studies mathematical models of the universe
the weak anthropic principle alone does not distinguish between: Only one universe will ever exist and there is some underlying principle that constrains
Physical_cosmology
Method of predicting the future
2022-09-20. "Anthropic Bias | anthropic-principle.com". www.anthropic-principle.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03. Bostrom, Nick (2002). Anthropic bias: observation
Reference_class_forecasting
Dimensionless number that quantifies the strength of the electromagnetic interaction
analysis found no variation down the parts per million level. The anthropic principle provides an argument as to the reason the fine-structure constant
Fine-structure_constant
Doomsday scenario on human births
and inevitably give them the intuitive Bayesian interpretation. Anthropic principle Human overpopulation German tank problem Global catastrophic risk
Doomsday_argument
Statistical error, form of sampling bias
disappointment. Philosophy portal Psychology portal Statistics portal Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Availability heuristic –
Survivorship_bias
German philosopher (1788–1860)
ourselves, by introspection. ... This is one of many examples of the anthropic principle. The world is there for the sake of man." The World as Will and Representation
Arthur_Schopenhauer
How one process influences another
actually true. In this view, one opinion, proposed as a metaphysical principle in process philosophy, is that every cause and every effect is respectively
Causality
1988 book by Stephen Hawking
too quickly, it would have become almost empty. He discusses the anthropic principle, which states that the universe has laws of physics that allow for
A_Brief_History_of_Time
British mathematics and astronomy professor
dark matter, general relativity, primordial black holes, and the anthropic principle. He completed his BA in mathematics in 1972 at Trinity College, Cambridge
Bernard_Carr
Philosophical question about personal identity
where the only valuable ideas are ones derived independently. In his book Anthropic Bias, Nick Bostrom discusses observation selection effects such as the
Why_am_I_me
Interpretation of quantum mechanics
(like other, broader multiverse theories) provides a context for the anthropic principle, which may provide an explanation for the fine-tuned universe. MWI
Many-worlds_interpretation
Scottish geologist, agriculturalist, chemical manufacturer (1726–1797)
early attempt to formulate what today might be called one kind of anthropic principle. Some reflections similar to those of Hutton can be found in publications
James_Hutton
Supreme being in theistic belief systems
universe that succeeded in making such observation possible, called the anthropic principle, and so would not learn of, for example, life on other planets or
God
Attribution of human traits to non-human entities
Aniconism – Antithetic concept Animism – Class of religious beliefs Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Anthropocentrism –
Anthropomorphism
Australian physicist (born 1942)
properties of black holes, and was the first to name and employ the anthropic principle in its contemporary form. He is a researcher at the Meudon campus
Brandon_Carter
general relativity John D. Barrow (1952–2020) popularized the anthropic cosmological principle Charles L. Bennett (1956–) studied the large-scale structure
List_of_cosmologists
Sign pointing to or indexing an object in its context
[page needed] "Anthropic Bias | anthropic-principle.com". www.anthropic-principle.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03. Bostrom, Nick (2002). Anthropic bias: observation
Indexicality
Measure of a civilization's evolution
(probability of occurrence of natural or cosmic catastrophes). The anthropic principle also makes it possible to predict the sociological characteristics
Kardashev_scale
the anthropic principle. "Unlike intelligent design, the anthropic principle operates within the framework of science. In other words, the anthropic principle
Jewish reactions to intelligent design
Jewish_reactions_to_intelligent_design
2010 popular science book by Stephen Hawking
chance [clarification needed], Hawking and Mlodinow explain (see Anthropic principle). Evolutionary biologist and advocate for atheism Richard Dawkins
The_Grand_Design_(book)
Cosmological time duration
particular model used. Age of Earth – Scientific dating of the Earth Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Cosmic Calendar –
Age_of_the_universe
Book by Leonard Susskind
The Cosmic Landscape is a non-fiction popular science book on the anthropic principle and string theory landscape. It is written by theoretical physicist
The_Cosmic_Landscape
Law of physics
origin of the past hypothesis based on inflationary models or the anthropic principle. The Weyl curvature hypothesis, an alternative model by Roger Penrose
Past_hypothesis
Principle in theoretical physics
The holographic principle is a property of string theories and a supposed property of quantum gravity that states that the description of a volume of
Holographic_principle
Concept in astrobiology
grabby aliens, but rather as a species confined to a single planet. Anthropic principle Dark forest hypothesis Search for extraterrestrial intelligence Hanson
Quiet_and_loud_aliens
All men are created equal Analogy Analytic–synthetic distinction Anthropic principle Antinomy Antinomian Apeiron Arborescent Art Artha Atman Aufheben
List of philosophical concepts
List_of_philosophical_concepts
Counter-argument to an argument for the existence of God
to argue how this should illuminate the confusion surrounding the anthropic principle. Dawkins summarizes his argument as follows; the references to "crane"
Ultimate_Boeing_747_gambit
British biochemist (born 1943)
Henderson (1878-1942), Paul Davies and John D. Barrow who argued for an anthropic principle in the cosmos (Denton 1998, v, Denton 2005). His second book Nature's
Michael_Denton
Hypothesis that complex extraterrestrial life is improbable and extremely rare
hypothesis is not central to their book The Anthropic Cosmological Principle, a thorough study of the anthropic principle and of how the laws of physics are peculiarly
Rare_Earth_hypothesis
Costa Rican physicist
National Academy of Sciences in 2015. In physics and cosmology, the anthropic principle is the collective name for several ways of asserting that the observations
Alejandro_Jenkins
Topic in Aristotelian philosophy
judicial system, the general staff, and various elites. First cause Anthropic principle Biosemiotics Tinbergen's four questions Convergent evolution Five
Four_causes
Hypothetical substance in nuclear physics
"Big Bang Nucleosynthesis: The Strong Nuclear Force meets the Weak Anthropic Principle". Physical Review D. 80 (4): 3507. arXiv:0904.1807. Bibcode:2009PhRvD
Neutronium
Russian-American theoretical physicist
provided a simple scientific interpretation of the cosmological anthropic principle: Our world may consist of different parts, but we can live only in
Andrei_Linde
Quantum mechanics thought experiment
they exist with a much lower measure than they had before. Per the anthropic principle, a person is less likely to find themself in a world where they are
Quantum suicide and immortality
Quantum_suicide_and_immortality
US AI military intelligence program
Amazon invested in Anthropic. Also in 2024, Palantir partnered with Anthropic to integrate Claude into Palantir's software. Anthropic stated that Claude
Project_Maven
other scientific discipline? Are metaphysical approaches such as the anthropic principle necessary to explain unsolved questions such as the cosmological
List of unsolved problems in astronomy
List_of_unsolved_problems_in_astronomy
American filmmaker and animator
International Animated Film Festival. Leiser's 2016 short film "Anthropic Principle" was included in "Dreamlands: Immersive Cinema and Art, 1905–2016"
Eric_Leiser
Everything in space and time
Retrieved February 15, 2022. Isaak, Mark, ed. (2005). "CI301: The Anthropic Principle". Index to Creationist Claims. TalkOrigins Archive. Archived from
Universe
Hypothetical situation
concerning non-actual or non-human phenomenologies. Doomsday argument (anthropic principle) The Lady, or the Tiger? (human nature) The beer question (U.S. politics)
Thought_experiment
Issue when estimating a probability
SSRN 3981732. "Anthropic Bias | anthropic-principle.com". www.anthropic-principle.com. Retrieved 2015-11-03. Bostrom, Nick (2002). Anthropic bias: observation
Reference_class_problem
Philosophical thought experiment
event occurs predictably, like it occurs when it is observed. The anthropic principle suggests that the observer, just in its existence, may impose on
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
If_a_tree_falls_in_a_forest_and_no_one_is_around_to_hear_it,_does_it_make_a_sound?
Unpredictable phenomenon in complex systems
over the years Abiogenesis – Life arising from non-living matter Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Connectionism –
Emergence
Cosmological theory
theory is to be favored". Physics portal Abstract object theory Anthropic principle Axiom Verge Church–Turing thesis Digital physics Pancomputationalism
Mathematical universe hypothesis
Mathematical_universe_hypothesis
Nuclear fusion reaction
originally been formed from hydrogen, the true primordial substance. The anthropic principle has been cited to explain the fact that nuclear resonances are sensitively
Triple-alpha_process
Truths and principles of the study of matter, space, time and energy
time is an order of successions." Philosophy portal Physics portal Anthropic principle Arrow of time Causality (physics) Causal closure Determinism Digital
Philosophy_of_physics
British astrophysicist (born 1942)
570M. doi:10.1086/171813. Carr, B. J.; Rees, M. J. (1979). "The anthropic principle and the structure of the physical world". Nature. 278 (5705): 605–612
Martin_Rees
Energy driving the accelerated expansion of the universe
know it, would never have had a chance to exist. Proponents of the anthropic principle view this as support for their arguments. However, many models of
Dark_energy
Spoken guessing game using yes–no questions
(test for a "no") or vice versa. In developing the participatory anthropic principle (PAP), which is an interpretation of quantum mechanics, theoretical
Twenty_questions
Physical theory of the cosmos
that Big Bang cosmology makes the notion of a creator superfluous. Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Big Bounce – Model
Big_Bang
Thinking in terms of destiny or purpose
living being (or at least the human brain) has "subjective autonomy". Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Causality – How
Teleology
List of scientists who are Christians
of Cambridge who did notable writing on the implications of the Anthropic principle. He is a United Reformed Church member and won the Templeton Prize
List of Christians in science and technology
List_of_Christians_in_science_and_technology
Physical constant with no units
of astrophysics, cosmology, quantum physics, teleology, and the anthropic principle in the fine-structure constant, the proton-to-electron mass ratio
Dimensionless physical constant
Dimensionless_physical_constant
Pseudoscientific argument for the existence of God
other critics say both intelligent design and the weak form of the anthropic principle are essentially a tautology; in his view, these arguments amount
Intelligent_design
Model for the origin of the universe
not found. Abhay Ashtekar – Indian-American theoretical physicist Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Big Crunch – Hypothetical
Big_Bounce
Systemic inaccuracy
presented has been pre-filtered by observers, which is so-called anthropic principle. The data collected is not only filtered by the design of experiment
Bias_(statistics)
Universal and unchanging physical quantity
Universe therefore seems to be fine-tuned for intelligent life. The anthropic principle states a logical truism: the fact of our existence as intelligent
Physical_constant
American computer scientist (born 1981)
including quantum mechanics, complexity, free will, time travel, the anthropic principle and more. Many of these interdisciplinary applications of computational
Scott_Aaronson
Theory or model concerning the origin of the universe
Planck epoch), or the inclusion of philosophical or religious ideas. Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Chronology of the
Cosmogony
Statistical fallacy
predicted a given modern-day event after the event actually occurred. Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Availability heuristic –
Texas_sharpshooter_fallacy
2004 novel by Jacek Dukaj
fundamental concepts in Perfect Imperfection. Dukaj used concepts of anthropic principle, technological singularity and transhumanism to propose a division
Perfect_Imperfection_(novel)
Theories about the end of the universe
cosmic microwave background.[citation needed] Alan Guth Andrei Linde Anthropic principle Arrow of time Cosmological horizon Cyclic model General relativity
Ultimate_fate_of_the_universe
Philosophical and spiritual question
that the Big Bang occurred coincidentally, and when considering the anthropic principle, it is sometimes interpreted as implying the existence of a multiverse
Meaning_of_life
Objection to the doomsday argument
universe is proportional to its weight in humans, N. (Echoing the weak anthropic principle.) In this framework, the chance of 'not being born' is zero, but
Self-indication assumption doomsday argument rebuttal
Self-indication_assumption_doomsday_argument_rebuttal
Philosophical problem articulated by David Hume
that ought inferences can be made but only with good argumentation. Anthropic principle – Hypothesis about sapient life and the universe Appeal to nature –
Is–ought_problem
Episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion
structure of chromatin. The same magazine also compared it with the anthropic principle, according to which there is a hidden energy in genes that has advanced
Introjection (Neon Genesis Evangelion)
Introjection_(Neon_Genesis_Evangelion)
because this is when burning stars exist; first use of the weak anthropic principle. 1963 – Maarten Schmidt discovers the first quasar; these soon provide
Timeline of cosmological theories
Timeline_of_cosmological_theories
Speculation that the Moon is hollow
so, the Moon's size and orbit might be best explained by the weak anthropic principle. Multiple lines of evidence demonstrate that the Moon is a solid
Hollow_Moon
Science concerned with life in the universe
questions in the philosophy of cosmology, such as fine-tuning or the anthropic principle. The Rare Earth hypothesis postulates that multicellular life forms
Astrobiology
American writer
Baal Breakers Triangulation: End of Time (Parsec Ink) Eshu & The Anthropic Principle Astonishing Adventures Magazine #1 (AAM Publishing, 2008) The 3rd
Geoffrey_Thorne
Concept in physics of one-way time
responsible for conservation laws and dynamics. A Brief History of Time Anthropic principle Ilya Prigogine Loschmidt's paradox Maxwell's demon Quantum Zeno effect
Arrow_of_time
Topics referred to by the same term
ligand to make cells initiate apoptosis Final Anthropic Principle, a generalization of the Anthropic Principle, proposed by physicists Frank J. Tipler and
FAP
Deterministic model of the universe
The clockwork universe is a concept which compares the universe to a mechanical clock. It continues ticking along, as a perfect machine, with its gears
Clockwork_universe
Material world and its phenomena
but the reason for their specific values remains a mystery. The anthropic principle argues that the physical constants have the observed values precisely
Nature
Theory of subatomic structure
natural anthropic explanation of the observed values of physical constants, in particular the small value of the cosmological constant. The anthropic principle
String_theory
Topics referred to by the same term
Miniweb, interactive television technology platform company Weak anthropic principle, in astrophysics and cosmology Wireless access point, a device that
WAP
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n.
An anthropoid ape, as the chimpanzee.
a.
Of or pertaining to the anthropoid apes in particular, or to the higher apes of the Old World, collectively.
n.
A large, arboreal, anthropoid ape of West Africa. It is larger than a man, and is remarkable for its massive skeleton and powerful muscles, which give it enormous strength. In some respects its anatomy, more than that of any other ape, except the chimpanzee, resembles that of man.
n.
An African anthropoid ape, supposed to be a variety of the chimpanzee.
a.
Resembling man; -- applied especially to certain apes, as the ourang or gorilla.
a.
Of or pertaining to arthrodia.
n.
An arboreal anthropoid ape (Simia satyrus), which inhabits Borneo and Sumatra. Often called simply orang.
n.
A quadrumanous mammal, esp. of the family Simiadae, having teeth of the same number and form as in man, and possessing neither a tail nor cheek pouches. The name is applied esp. to species of the genus Hylobates, and is sometimes used as a general term for all Quadrumana. The higher forms, the gorilla, chimpanzee, and ourang, are often called anthropoid apes or man apes.
n. pl.
The manlike, or anthropoid, apes.
a.
Anthropoid.
a.
Alt. of Anthropical
a.
Alt. of Arthrodic
n.
A West African anthropoid ape allied to the gorilla and chimpanzee, and by some considered only a variety of the chimpanzee. It is noted for building large, umbrella-shaped nests in trees. Called also tscheigo, tschiego, nschego, nscheigo.
a.
Possessed of noble or honorable principles.
n.
A west African anthropoid ape (Troglodytes koolokamba, or T. Aubryi), allied to the chimpanzee and gorilla, and, in some respects, intermediate between them.
a.
Having a broad breastbone, or sternum; -- said of anthropoid apes.
n.
An anthropoid ape.
a.
Like or related to man; human.
a.
Of or relating to anthrax; as, anthracic blood.