The Number of Technological Civilizations in Our Galaxy Is Limited

question 33

Multiple Choice

The number of technological civilizations in our galaxy is limited by

• A) the number of stars in our galaxy
• B) the fraction of stars with planets
• C) the number of planets per star in habitable zone longer than a few billion years
• D) the fraction of suitable planet where technical life forms evolve.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Emotional Appeals

A persuasive technique that targets the emotions of the audience to create a connection or elicit a response.

Authority Figure

An individual who holds power or control in a particular context, often able to influence others' actions or beliefs.

Obedience

The act of following the directives or commands of authorities or social norms, often studied in the context of how people can be influenced or controlled by others.

Milgram's Study

An influential experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to investigate obedience to authority, demonstrating that people are willing to administer what they believe are painful electric shocks to another person when instructed by an authority figure.