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Is the Universe a Dark Forest?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 April 2025

Amar Desai*
Affiliation:
Independent Researcher
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*Corresponding author. Email: [email protected]
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Abstract

The Dark Forest Theory of the universe applies a pessimistic view of humanity to alien civilizations. While many look to space with hope and optimism, the Dark Forest Theory suggests that humanity should be fearful and cautious when expanding beyond Earth and that interaction with aliens could spell humanity's doom. This article will briefly examine the theory and present some arguments against the pessimistic view offered by the Dark Forest Theory.

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Research Article
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of The Royal Institute of Philosophy

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