Introducing the Exoplanet Escape Factor and the Fishbowl Worlds (Two conceptual tools for the search of extra terrestrial civilizations)

TL;DR

This paper introduces two conceptual tools, the Exoplanet Escape Factor and Fishbowl Worlds, to refine the search for extraterrestrial civilizations by considering their potential physical limitations in exploration.

Contribution

The paper presents novel conceptual tools to assess extraterrestrial civilizations' ability to explore beyond their home worlds, aiding SETI efforts.

Findings

Some civilizations may be biologically unable to leave their planets.

The tools help narrow down the search parameters for extraterrestrial life.

Physical limitations can prevent civilizations from interstellar exploration.

Abstract

The search for extraterrestrial intelligence on exoplanets is a rich field of conceptual exploration. Author introduces two definitions that could help to narrow down the possibilities that an extraterrestrial civilization may or may not have initiated exploration of its own star system and beyond. It is concluded that in some cases certain extraterrestrial civilizations may not be able to leave their home worlds to biological extinction, purely because of physical limitations.