We only have to look at ourselves to see how intelligent life might develop into something we wouldn't want to meet.
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Not to leave planet Earth would be like castaways on a desert island not trying to escape...Sending humans to other planets ... will shape the future of the human race in ways we don't yet understand, and may determine whether we have any future at all.
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What this quote means
Exploring other planets is crucial for the survival and evolution of humanity.
In this quote, Stephen Hawking emphasizes the importance of space exploration for the future of humanity. He compares the act of not venturing beyond Earth to being stranded on a deserted island without attempting to escape, underscoring his belief that our endeavors in space could significantly impact our survival and evolution, even in ways we cannot yet foresee.
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SpaceExplorationHumanityFutureSurvival
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to inspire students in a science class about the importance of space exploration.
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