Which of the Following Is Not a Possible Solution to the Fermi

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a possible solution to the Fermi Paradox?

• A) We are the only intelligent civilization to have ever arisen in the Milky Way.
• B) Of all of the intelligent civilizations in the Milky Way, none has chosen to create a galactic civilization.
• C) There is a galactic civilization, but we are currently unable to detect or recognize it.
• D) There is a galactic civilization, but it is being actively hidden from us.
• E) Given the current age of our galaxy, there has not been enough time for a galactic civilization to develop.

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Definitions:

Noncompensatory Modeling

A decision-making approach where a satisfactory level of performance in one attribute does not compensate for a poor performance in another.

Means-end Analysis

A problem-solving strategy that involves identifying the differences between the current situation and the desired goal and steps to reduce these differences.

Working Backward

A problem-solving strategy that involves starting from the desired outcome and working in reverse order to find the solution.

Brainstorming

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