Elon Musk: If We’re Alone in the Universe, It’s Our Duty to Keep the Light of Consciousness Alive

Elon Musk: The fact that we haven't seen any evidence of aliens leaves us with a great responsibility.

“I have yet to see any actual evidence of aliens—and I'm really deep in space. That would be very interesting. If they managed to get all the way here from another star system, their technology is going to be far [beyond our reach].

But I also think that if there aren't aliens, that's perhaps even a bigger concern, because then effectively, this consciousness on planet Earth, the light of consciousness, is a tiny candle in a vast darkness. A fragile candle.

And we should just do everything we can to make sure it does not go out.”

Interview with Zuby, June 27, 2023