This example of the Bodhisatta, stands in contrast to the “Longtermerism” Whither flies the free bird? discussed in a recent post. It may sound sentimental, but if more people would strive to conquer their kilesas and ignorance rather than seek to “conquer” the world and the galaxy…
It’s always the repetitive mistake: the next new “thing” will solve our deepest problems.
Snp4.1 would be a decent start for re-orientation but, alas, it’s likely the moon and then Mars will be turned into military bases and outposts for profit-driven who-knows-what, (although we can be reasonably sure fast-food joints, bars, and an Inner-Planet Lottery will be available to all interested parties).