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Thank You David Attenborough!
"My name is David.
I’ve spent most of my life telling the stories of others—of birds, forests, oceans, and dying species.
And today... I sat in silence.
No camera. No crew. Just me.
And for a moment, I wondered if anyone truly understood how heavy these stories have become.
Today, I spoke of a rainforest that no longer exists.
I watched footage of a glacier I once stood upon... now vanished.
I read another report of species gone forever—creatures I once met, face to face.
I've witnessed the most breathtaking wonders of our world.
But I've also seen its slow unraveling.
And sometimes, it hurts more than words can hold.
Sometimes... I simply sit, and grieve.
I don’t ask for awards.
I don’t ask for praise.
But if it’s not too much to ask—maybe someone, somewhere, might whisper:
'Thank you, David.'
And maybe, just maybe, I’d feel a little less like I’m mourning this planet alone."
I’ve spent most of my life telling the stories of others—of birds, forests, oceans, and dying species.
And today... I sat in silence.
No camera. No crew. Just me.
And for a moment, I wondered if anyone truly understood how heavy these stories have become.
Today, I spoke of a rainforest that no longer exists.
I watched footage of a glacier I once stood upon... now vanished.
I read another report of species gone forever—creatures I once met, face to face.
I've witnessed the most breathtaking wonders of our world.
But I've also seen its slow unraveling.
And sometimes, it hurts more than words can hold.
Sometimes... I simply sit, and grieve.
I don’t ask for awards.
I don’t ask for praise.
But if it’s not too much to ask—maybe someone, somewhere, might whisper:
'Thank you, David.'
And maybe, just maybe, I’d feel a little less like I’m mourning this planet alone."
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the universe is actually in just it's micro-infancy!
"The observable universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old. Yet astrophysical models suggest it has access to hydrogen fuel for star formation for up to 100 trillion years. That means the universe has only lived through about 0.0138% of its star-forming potential; a mere embryonic phase in cosmic terms.
This staggering realization reframes our place in the cosmos. Far from being latecomers, humanity may be among the first intelligent civilizations to emerge.
The vast majority of stars; and potentially trillions of habitable planets; have yet to be born. As long as hydrogen remains abundant, new stellar systems will continue to form, each with the possibility of nurturing life.
The implications are profound. If intelligent life arises even rarely, the future could host trillions of civilizations, each with its own culture, science, and story. Our existence may be a preview of what’s to come; a whisper before the cosmic symphony begins.
This perspective challenges human intuition. We often view the universe as ancient and ourselves as late arrivals. In truth, we are pioneers in a universe that is just beginning to awaken. The age of stars is young. The age of minds has barely begun."
source: Michio Kaku
This staggering realization reframes our place in the cosmos. Far from being latecomers, humanity may be among the first intelligent civilizations to emerge.
The vast majority of stars; and potentially trillions of habitable planets; have yet to be born. As long as hydrogen remains abundant, new stellar systems will continue to form, each with the possibility of nurturing life.
The implications are profound. If intelligent life arises even rarely, the future could host trillions of civilizations, each with its own culture, science, and story. Our existence may be a preview of what’s to come; a whisper before the cosmic symphony begins.
This perspective challenges human intuition. We often view the universe as ancient and ourselves as late arrivals. In truth, we are pioneers in a universe that is just beginning to awaken. The age of stars is young. The age of minds has barely begun."
source: Michio Kaku
express, not stress