Man is an artifact designed for space travel. He is not designed to remain in his present biologic state any more than a tadpole is designed to remain a tadpole.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans are evolved to move beyond current biological limits.
- In plain terms
- Humans are meant to change and leave Earth.
- What can you take from it?
- Human purpose may involve transcending current biology.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is human purpose?
- Should we change our biology?
Another view
It assumes space travel is an evolutionary necessity without evidence.
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