as in mankind
the human race how far into the outer reaches of the universe will Homo sapiens someday be able to go?

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Noun
  • Their existence, however, represents a profound technological leap and raises questions about humanity's role in shaping Earth's biodiversity.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 24 May 2025
  • For director Park Shin-woo, the project offered an opportunity to explore multiple facets of humanity through Park Bo-young’s unique lens.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 May 2025
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  • Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 1 June 2025
  • Just support it with a seamless transfer to a human if needed.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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“Homo sapiens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Homo%20sapiens. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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