I am a conventional science fiction author. But that said, once your work is published, it no longer belongs to you. It belongs to the readers and they will derive all sorts of interpretations.
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I'm absolutely positive about human survival. We will continue to develop our civilisation and expand not just on Earth, but also across the solar system, the galaxy, even the entire universe.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humanity will thrive and explore beyond Earth, including the universe.
This quote expresses a strong belief in the resilience and progress of humanity. Liu Cixin highlights the idea that human civilization will not only survive but will thrive and expand its reach beyond our planet, venturing into space and potentially throughout the galaxy and beyond, indicating optimism in our future developments and explorations.
Themes
Human SurvivalCivilizationExpansionUniverseOptimism
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech about the future of humanity and space exploration.
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