Quote by Noam Chomsky

If there was an observer on Mars, they would probably be amazed that we have survived this long.

If there was an observer on Mars, they would probably be ama

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This quote suggests that if an observer from Mars were to witness the present state of humanity on Earth, they would likely be astonished because they might perceive various threats and challenges that humanity has overcome to reach its current point. It implies that human survival amidst the complexities and risks of the world is an extraordinary achievement, potentially deserving admiration or surprise from an external standpoint.

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