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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Perhaps in ten thousand years, the starry sky that humankind gazes upon will remain empty and silent. But perhaps tomorrow we'll wake up and find an alien spaceship the size of the Moon parked in orbit.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the vast unknowns of the universe and the potential for extraordinary discoveries.
Liu Cixin's quote contemplates the future of humanity's understanding of the universe. While the stars may seem eternal and distant, he suggests that a breakthrough in our exploration could happen unexpectedly, such as encountering an alien spacecraft. This reveals both the insignificance of human perspective against the cosmos and the awe-inspiring possibilities that lie beyond our current imagination.
Themes
UniverseDiscoveryAliensCuriosityExploration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can serve as an inspiring thought during a science presentation about space exploration.
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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.
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