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“The meteorites of 1908 and 1947 had struck uninhabited wilderness; but by the end of the twenty-first century there was no region left on Earth that could be safely used for celestial target practice.” quote by Arthur C. Clarke
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““The meteorites of 1908 and 1947 had struck uninhabited wilderness; but by the end of the twenty-first century there was no region left on Earth that could be safely used for celestial target practice.””

Arthur C. Clarke

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human expansion will eventually leave no untouched Earth, making true wilderness extinct.

In simple terms: All places become targets for human use.

Key Takeaway

Preserve natural spaces.

Themes

environment exploration technology future conservation

Mood

cautious thoughtful

Type

philosophical warning

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • policy making
  • conservation activism

Key Concepts

space colonization environmental loss ethical limits

Questions to Reflect On

  • Will future generations have wilderness?
  • How to balance progress and nature?
A Different Perspective

Human desire for conquest may outweigh preservation.

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