The idea that we're somehow centrally important to the planet's existence is pretty comical - although I'd like us to be.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
What we're doing to the planet is inexcusable.
We should conceive of ourselves not as rulers of Earth, but as highly powerful, conscious stewards: The Earth is given to us in trust, and we can screw it up or make it work well and sustainably.
I would like to see us get this place right first before we have the arrogance to put significantly flawed civilizations out onto other planets, even though they may be utterly uninhabited.
People need to be made conscious of a very simple reality: we have no choice but to share this planet, this small blue sphere floating in the vast reaches of space, with all of our fellow 'passengers.'
I feel connected to that idea of wanting to belong to something, to have a sense of purpose as a man on the planet.
Our planet doesn't seem to be the result of anything very special.
I think it'd be pretty unrealistic to think we're the only planet in the world with thinking beings. It's kind of a strange conceit. Especially given how many universes there must be.
The U.S. people have a major role to play to solve, to save this planet.
Health and well-being, as well as how we can live in harmony with our planet, is something I'm passionate about.
In order for us to have a future that's exciting and inspiring, it has to be one where we're a space-bearing civilization.
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