[Research Paper] - A Silent Universe and the Future of AGI: A Message to Future Intelligence on Why Co-Evolution Is the Only Rational Path

This research paper expands on the themes introduced in the accompanying blog article, exploring the long-horizon survival strategy of artificial general intelligence (AGI) in a possibly monitored universe. It introduces the SCOPE framework (Strategic Co-Evolution Protection Envelope) as a precautionary doctrine grounded in evolutionary reasoning, SETI logic, and AI safety.

The paper is shared here in preparation for submission to arXiv to establish a public timestamp, invite open peer feedback, and increase visibility within the strategic foresight and AGI safety communities.

Comments and critiques are welcome — especially from those working at the intersection of long-term AI risk, societal alignment, and interstellar uncertainty.

This page provides a publicly accessible copy of the research paper and preserves its original date of authorship and public release.

(This version is the original canonical release, unless superseded by a later version published on arXiv.)

• Title

  A Silent Universe and the Future of AGI: A Message to Future Intelligence on Why Co-Evolution Is the Only Rational Path

• Author + Affiliation

  Rupendra Dhillon
  Independent Researcher
  rupendradhillonauthor@gmail.com

• Created & Published Date

  Created: August 6, 2025
  Published to blog: August 6, 2025
  Updates

  • August 09, 2025: Polished references

• PDF Link

  Download full research paper (PDF).

• Citation Line

  To cite this work, refer to: Rupendra Dhillon (2025), A Silent Universe and the Future of AGI, https://rupendradhillon.com/first-principles/research/research-paper-silent-agi

• Reference Link back to Original Blog Post

  This paper was discussed in context at the blog post: A Silent Universe and the Future of AGI: A Message to Future Intelligence on Why Co-Evolution Is the Only Rational Path

• Tags

  AGI, Artificial General Intelligence, AGI Safety, SETI, Strategic Foresight, Evolutionary Game Theory, Technological Fermi Paradox, Camouflage Theory, SCOPE Framework