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61 " It is utterly naive, futile, uninformed—to think that our species is exceptional. So designated to master the beasts of the Earth, as in the Book of Genesis! "
― Joyce Carol Oates , A Widow's Story
62 " Space doesn't offer an escape from Earth's problems. And even with nuclear fuel, the transit time to nearby stars exceeds a human lifetime. Interstellar travel is therefore, in my view, an enterprise for post-humans, evolved from our species not via natural selection, but by design. "
63 " If we just wanted positive emotions, our species would have died out a long time ago. "
64 " Every decently-made object, from a house to a lamp post to a bridge, spoon or egg cup, is not just a piece of 'stuff' but a physical embodiment of human energy, testimony to the magical ability of our species to take raw materials and turn them into things of use, value and beauty. "
65 " If I'm right, the only reason our species is still around is because of our friendship with the canines. "
66 " If it's true that our species is alone in the universe, then I'd have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little. "
