Elon Musk: Civilization Is a Fragile Flame—We Must Do Everything to Keep It Alive

Elon Musk: Civilization is extremely vulnerable. We should do everything in our power to protect it.

“If any civilization in our galaxy were to last for a million years, they could easily have explored and colonized the whole galaxy. They haven't. Why not?

The answer is probably that civilization is precarious and rare. You should really think of human civilization as a tiny candle in a vast darkness. We should do everything possible to ensure that that candle does not go out.”

Interview with Michael Milken, May 7, 2024