A billion years seems to be a LOT of time for many mass extinction events. I think your argument leans on “interesting” a lot, which has its basis in our narcissism. Again, it only feels important that the life be “interesting” if we’re here to care.
Just to restate: I’m not saying we don’t act selfishly. I sure would. Let’s just not pretend we’re being altruistic.
Just to restate: I’m not saying we don’t act selfishly. I sure would. Let’s just not pretend we’re being altruistic.