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How About Tomorrow?
Exploring Historic Engineering Marvels and the Mysteries of Time
The chapter features a discussion on ancient engineering accomplishments such as the pyramids and Stonehenge, comparing them to modern constructions like skyscrapers and commercial aircraft. The conversation contemplates the methods and legacy of these structures, as well as the impermanence of human creations over time, including the concept of measuring time in the universe and the challenges in detecting traces of past intelligent species on Earth. The speakers also touch on the lasting impact of current human achievements and ponder the ultimate questions humanity may strive to answer.
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