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Maybe we are late in the universe, perhaps universe used to be a lively and vibrant place homing millions of civilizations. Now, we stand as the last remnants, hence, possibly the most advanced. (lemmy.world)
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[–] PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca 23 points 7 months ago (3 children)

It's wild to think that we may be what aliens call "the elder races" or "precursors" or something like that, depending on if we survive that long.

[–] BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

For reals! Then the young races introduce themselves and we demand they dab as an introduction lol

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)
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[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Man I think it's so damn optimistic that you think we'll be around long enough to be an elder race, or even leave enough of a mark to be called a precursor.

[–] PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca 4 points 7 months ago

I agree, that's why I added the caveat. Doesn't seem very likely... But it's so interesting to think about

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Our elephants may become the precursors, we are likely to just become a thrall race.