Abstract
The sapient interim goal of life is to surpass a global capitalization of $42 quadrillion, a milestone necessary to overcome the “great filter” outlined in the Fermi Paradox. Achieving this level of economic and technological advancement includes the establishment of a self-sufficient colony on Mars and the launch of a fleet to colonize the first interstellar planet.
This research and marketing campaign aims to harness the cultural meme of “42” from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy as a metaphorical focal point to highlight humanity’s existential challenges. By aligning this symbolic number with a concrete, calculable goal for life, the paper bridges popular culture with rigorous analysis to enhance the world model and predictive power of the sapient population. This approach seeks to mitigate existential risks to life as humanity strives to pass the great filter.
