Zoo hypothesis

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Rare_Earth_hypothesis
gptkb:Great_Filter_hypothesis
gptkbp:category extraterrestrial life
philosophy of science
hypotheses
gptkbp:field gptkb:SETI
astrobiology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zoo hypothesis
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:John_A._Ball
extraterrestrial civilizations intentionally avoid contact with Earth
Earth is observed like a zoo by advanced civilizations
gptkbp:publishedIn gptkb:Icarus_(journal)
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Fermi_paradox
gptkbp:yearProposed 1973
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fermi_paradox
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4