Regarding energy, you might also be interested to know that some scientists suggest measuring the level of civilization advancement by how much energy you can harness from your environment.
Type 1 civilizations can harness all the energy on their planet. Type 2 civilizations can harness all the energy in their solar system. Type 3 civilizations can harness all the energy in their galaxy.
We are still below type 1 since we can't access or use 100% of the energy on our planet. It's an interesting way of thinking about things, and really highlights the primary role of energy in civilizational advancement.
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Regarding energy, you might also be interested to know that some scientists suggest measuring the level of civilization advancement by how much energy you can harness from your environment.
Type 1 civilizations can harness all the energy on their planet.
Type 2 civilizations can harness all the energy in their solar system.
Type 3 civilizations can harness all the energy in their galaxy.
We are still below type 1 since we can't access or use 100% of the energy on our planet. It's an interesting way of thinking about things, and really highlights the primary role of energy in civilizational advancement.