Cosmological Principle
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
On a large scale, the universe is homogeneous and isotropic. This means that we have no special place in the universe. The Earth is not the center, nor is the solar system, nor the Milky Way.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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The ultimate version of decentralization. Whenever humans feel they are special (exceptionalism), science uses the cosmological principle to slap them in the face. When analyzing market or social samples, assuming that 'my environment is just an ordinary random sample' is usually closer to the truth than assuming 'this is special'.
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On a large scale, the universe is homogeneous and isotropic, with no special position. This negates the central position of humans/Earth and is the cornerstone assumption of cosmological modeling.
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