The question that will decide our destiny is not whether we shall expand into space. It is: shall we be one species or a million? A million species will not exhaust the ecological niches that are awaiting the arrival of intelligence.

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This quote suggests that the ultimate determinant of our fate as a species is not simply whether we will venture into space or not. Instead, the crucial question is whether we will remain united as a singular species or diversify and fragment into numerous separate species. The quote posits that having a million species would not deplete the available ecological niches that are yet to be colonized by intelligent life. In essence, it emphasizes the importance of unity and collaboration among humans in order to thrive and explore potential avenues for growth and expansion.

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