# Solving the Fermi paradox without assumptions

## TL;DR

This paper proposes a universal solution to the Fermi paradox based solely on the definitions of life and intelligence, avoiding assumptions about resources or biological factors.

## Contribution

It introduces a new solution to the Fermi paradox derived directly from the definitions of life and intelligence, removing the need for anthropic or resource-based assumptions.

## Key findings

- Establishes an upper limit on civilization growth independent of resources.
- Provides a definition-based explanation for the Fermi paradox.
- Eliminates the need for anthropic assumptions in the paradox.

## Abstract

This paper suggests that a universal solution to the Fermi paradox exists and can be derived directly from the definition of life and/or intelligence, therefore eliminating the need for any questionable assumptions and even for the anthropic principle. The proposed solution puts an upper limit on the growth of civilizations that is independent of resource availability or biological factors.