Beings Quote by Martin Rees
“The first voyagers to the stars will be creatures whose life cycle is matched to the voyage: the aeons involved in traversing the galaxy are not daunting to immortal beings. By the end of the third millennium, travel to other stars could be technically feasible. But would there be sufficient motive?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Future of Space Exploration, 2020
Immortal beings could endure the long timescales of interstellar travel, making star voyages feasible, but humanity may lack sufficient motivation.
In simple terms: Immortals can handle long trips; humans may not want to.
Key Takeaway
Consider why motivation matters for long‑term projects.
Themes
space exploration
future
motivation
immortality
technology
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- space colonization
- long‑term research funding
- public engagement
- education programs
Key Concepts
cosmology
anthropology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives humanity to pursue distant goals?
- How can we create lasting motivation for interstellar missions?
A Different Perspective
Even if technically possible, societal will may prevent star travel.
