Earth is estimated to be at about 0.73 on ... When you think in terms of the Kardashev scale, it becomes obvious that the Sun is the most overwhelming source of energy, and everything else is ...

The Kardashev Scale, created by astrophysicist Nikolai Kardashev, is helpful when considering such technological advancement by a developing civilization. It has three types: Any type of ...

If Earth isn't the only planet capable of supporting ... The idea is that before a civilization can make it very far along the Kardashev scale of intelligence, it hits a wall — a filter ...

(via Sabine Hossenfelder) Civilizations need energy to expand. You’ve probably heard of the Kardashev scale, which classifies civilizations based on their ability to generate and use energy (if you’re ...