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- Nov 07, 2020
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- Hard
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- Nov 07, 2020
Humans are possessed, to some degree, with the power of foresight. Yet we so often learn things the hard way, through disaster.
- Challenges
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- Nov 07, 2020
Thinking about the new epoch - often called the Anthropocene, or the age of humanity - challenges us to look at ourselves in the mirror of deep time, measured not in centuries or even in millennia, but over millions and billions of years.
- Earth
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- Nov 07, 2020
Humanity has at least a dim, and growing, cognisance of the effects of its presence on this planet. The possibility that we might integrate that awareness into how we interface with the Earth system is one that should give us hope.
- Live
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- Nov 07, 2020
The mature Anthropocene begins when we acquire the ability to live sustainably and become a lasting presence on this world.
- Beast
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- Nov 07, 2020
Responsible global behaviour is ultimately an act of self-preservation of, by, and for the global beast that modern technological humanity has become.
- Live
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- Nov 07, 2020
Once we become a multiplanet species, our chances to live long and prosper will take a huge leap skyward.
- More
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- Nov 07, 2020
The future peopling of Mars is much more than a scientific endeavor. It is a step of historic and spiritual importance for the human race.
- Forward-Looking
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- Nov 07, 2020
My high-school friends and I felt part of a community of smart, forward-looking space and technology freaks.
- Earth
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- Nov 07, 2020
Whenever I see a nighttime picture of Earth from space, with its glowing lights, I am stirred by its beauty.
- Earth
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- Nov 07, 2020
Earth is a stunningly lovely planet for so many reasons. Among these is the wondrous presence of curious, artful, inventive humanity.
- Nothing
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- Nov 07, 2020
There is a real danger of unintended consequences, of encouraging people to give up. Pessimism, if it becomes a habit, can reinforce a narrative of unstoppable decline. If there is nothing we can do, that releases us from our obligations.
- Future
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- Nov 07, 2020
As long as we can imagine a better path, of course we are obligated to seek it. This is why unwarranted pessimism about our future is actually irresponsible.
- Earth
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- Nov 07, 2020
Why should we consider defining intelligence as something global and as something that hasn't actually yet appeared on Earth? It may be useful for envisioning the future of our own civilization and any others that may be out there among the stars. It might give us something to strive for.
- Destiny
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- Nov 07, 2020
Part of the point of SETI has always been a search for answers about our own cosmic potential and destiny. If 'they' are out there, it means that there may be hope for us.
- Intelligence
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- Nov 07, 2020
Among the radio astronomers of SETI - the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence - it's only sort-of a joke that the true hallmark of intelligent life is the creation of radio astronomy.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020