This is a really, really good example to explain observation selection effects and anthropics. It’s easier to understand than the standard “the fish you observe in a pond corresponds to the size of the holes in your net” example, and it demonstrates how anthropic reasoning can lead to counter-intuitive conclusions. Thanks!
This is a really, really good example to explain observation selection effects and anthropics. It’s easier to understand than the standard “the fish you observe in a pond corresponds to the size of the holes in your net” example, and it demonstrates how anthropic reasoning can lead to counter-intuitive conclusions. Thanks!