"It appears that consciousness is a very rare & precious thing & we should take whatever steps we can to preserve the light of consciousness. Only now, after 4.5 billion years has that window been open. That’s a long time to wait and it might not stay open for long.” -
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A philosopher, or a megalomaniac rocket launcher with return and reuse, or .. (ah, yes : a billionaire. Still on Earth ... not in outer space ...like the Chinese...)