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What does it mean?
Focusing only on Earth limits the potential and spirit of humanity.
In plain terms
Looking only at Earth limits the human spirit.
What can you take from it?
Think beyond Earth to grow as humans.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • education
  • policy

Putting it to work

  • explore space
  • broaden horizons

Questions to consider

  • Why do we need space?
  • What limits us?

Another view

Earthly issues also demand immediate attention.

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