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With the dim realization that they might be the last remaining humans, the crew faced an existential dilemma. Should they remain in orbit, clinging to hope while waiting for a sign of life, or should they embark on a journey to Mars that would take 280 days? If they chose to head to Mars, they could build a new settlement and ensure the survival of the human species.
During these deliberations, Jerry introduced a controversial and unsettling hypothesis: The Great Filter. He explained that while the universe boasts billions of years and countless planets, intelligent life like that on Earth is rare, possibly due to significant evolutionary obstacles that prevent civilizations from advancing.