Till we came to be There was not a trace Of a thinking race Anywhere in space.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Before humanity existed, there was no sign of a thinking species anywhere in the cosmos.
- In plain terms
- There was no trace of a thinking race before us.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the uniqueness of human consciousness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does being the first thinking race mean to you?
- How might we find other intelligences?
Another view
Future discoveries may change this view.
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