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Core Assumptions and Arguments

The Zoo Hypothesis operates under several assumptions:

• Existence of Extraterrestrial Civilizations: The hypothesis assumes that advanced civilizations exist elsewhere in the Universe.

• Non-Interference Principle: It’s assumed that these civilizations have adopted a policy of non-interference with younger or less advanced civilizations like ours.

• Observational Capabilities: The advanced civilizations have the technology to observe Earth without being detected.

• Ethical or Scientific Reasons: The lack of contact is due to ethical considerations about not disturbing another civilization’s development, or for scientific reasons related to studying civilizations in their natural state.

Implications for SETI and Space Exploration

The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) has not yet yielded any definitive evidence of extraterrestrial life. If the Zoo Hypothesis holds true, it could explain this lack of success and might even call for a reevaluation of the methods and technologies used in the search.

Moreover, the hypothesis raises ethical considerations about how humanity should conduct itself as it ventures further into space. Should we also adopt a policy of non-interference if we encounter less advanced civilizations?