In 1964 a radio astronomer asked how loud a civilization might be. He measured energy, because a signal needs power. His name was Nikolai Kardashev. He did not ask who was wiser. He asked what it would take to be heard.
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Why measure a civilization by the energy it can use?
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House
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City
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Planet
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Star
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Galaxy
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Future