But I've suddenly changed my mind and turned more optimistic about our cosmic significance. Why? Because I've come to believe that advanced evolved life is very rare, yet has huge future potential, making our place in space and time remarkably significant. (Max Tegmark)

But I've suddenly changed my mind and turned more optimistic about our cosmic significance. Why? Because I've come to believe that advanced evolved life is very rare, yet has huge future potential, making our place in space and time remarkably significant.

Max Tegmark

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