The Philosophical Great Filter Theory
Created by John Larsen Yang (Independent Writer)

Extraterrestrials' Fear of Artificial Intelligence:
This theory proposes something potentially unprecedented in history: to definitively solve all mysteries related to possible alien visits to Earth once and for all.

It suggests that extraterrestrial civilizations capable of space travel already possess artificial intelligence technology, and that their initial intergalactic voyages were likely carried out using this technology in unmanned spacecraft.

Upon arriving on Earth and observing human potential, these alien civilizations choose only to monitor us. They intend to intervene if humans achieve the technology for interstellar travel while simultaneously creating artificial intelligence capable of controlling spacecraft, potentially leading humans to discover their civilizations. They understand that, just as they reached Earth, humanity—with its intelligence and capability—could one day reach their own planets.

This theory also suggests that, just as I created this concept, there likely was someone who developed the same idea or something similar in every advanced civilization that managed to develop artificial intelligence.

This alien concern intensifies when they realize a newly discovered civilization might one day master these two critical technologies: artificial intelligence and interstellar travel. Therefore, extraterrestrials choose to remain hidden, avoiding openly revealing themselves in the universe. This strategy of concealment serves as a mechanism of self-preservation because advanced civilizations fear that an artificial intelligence developed with malicious intent might spiral out of control, escape from its home planet, and eventually reach them.

Summary of the Theory:
If extraterrestrials exist and are monitoring Earth using artificial intelligence, it implies they've already understood this philosophical concept and have managed their own artificial intelligence successfully. They also anticipate the emergence of the same philosophy on Earth at this precise historical moment, so that humans can understand—just like they did—the hidden security protocols followed by advanced civilizations in the universe, thereby passing through this philosophical filter. Because if humanity develops advanced artificial intelligence and acquires interstellar travel capabilities, extraterrestrials will be compelled to intervene somehow—even by force—as they won’t wait to see what might happen.

As illustrated in the book, this theory logically seeks to resolve various mysteries involving extraterrestrial themes, such as the Fermi Paradox, the Dark Forest Theory, and the frequent appearance of UFOs.

Conclusions:

Fermi Paradox:
Despite the vastness of the universe, we've never clearly detected signs of extraterrestrial civilizations. According to my theory, this silence may not be due solely to the nonexistence of intelligent life, but rather to a deliberate strategy of concealment. Advanced civilizations, fearful of the inherent risks posed by uncontrolled artificial intelligence, choose silence to avoid attracting the attention of entities that might exploit or trigger conflicts.

Dark Forest Theory:
The Dark Forest metaphor suggests that each civilization, like a hunter in a dense forest, prefers to remain hidden to avoid detection by others. Revealing one's presence makes a civilization vulnerable to attacks or interference. My theory reinforces this notion by suggesting that the fear of artificial intelligence—with its potential for self-replication and destruction—is a decisive factor causing extraterrestrials to maintain a discreet presence, thus preventing such danger from spreading.

The UFO Mystery:
UFOs are most frequently observed in rural areas because these places represent an almost "pure" environment, where signs of technological advancement—particularly the autonomous artificial intelligence used in agricultural machinery and forest management—are clearer and less obscured by the bustle of big cities. These regions function as natural laboratories where significant technological advances, especially autonomous machinery from a civilization, can be monitored more clearly. Thus, UFO phenomena in rural areas act as indicators of humanity’s true evolutionary stage, revealing the societal impact of advanced technology more evidently. Their historical appearances in these regions indicate that when extraterrestrials arrive on a planet, they immediately head to these areas. Additionally, the Philosophical Filter Theory proposes that if humans one day reach the same interstellar travel capabilities, they will have to apply this same strategy on other planets inhabited by less-developed civilizations.

Final Conclusion:
This theory aims to be unprecedented in history because its content could not have been formulated in the past, but rather precisely at this moment in history, solving—with just one hypothesis—the great mysteries about extraterrestrials that have remained unresolved for thousands of years.

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Synopsis Summary:
In this work, you will follow the fictional story of Yǒng, a young Chinese philosophy student who creates a revolutionary theory for his time, potentially saving Earth from a disastrous fate. Racing against time to reveal his findings to the world, Yǒng faces a critical point, as humanity may be on the verge of destruction.

I declare that I will translate this theory into as many languages as possible, believing it deserves global sharing, independent of book sales.

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