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Looking a thousand years ahead, Musk envisions humans as a multi-planetary species with colonies on Mars, the Moon, and perhaps beyond. He underscores that technological breakthroughs, like reusable rockets and self-sustaining habitats, are the keys to long-term survival. As he explains, “if we make life multi-planetary,” civilization's lifespan could be vastly extended—protecting humanity from existential threats like nuclear war or environmental catastrophe.
He recalls how America historically “saved the world” multiple times in the 20th century, and he hopes that in the future, Mars may fulfill a similar role by ensuring the survival and prosperity of human civilization.