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What if the great filter of humanity is to overcome it's own nature that made it the dominant species of the planet and what if that is the universal great filter that makes the cosmos silent (self.showerthoughts)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago (2 children)

I didn't understand the question. What is a "great filter"?

No BS, seriously don't know and want to.

[–] okamiueru 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

https://youtu.be/UjtOGPJ0URM

This covers it pretty well.

If you want a very short version: a hypothetical eventuality in the technological advancement of intelligent life, as to limit their existence.

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