> And at that point, where is the incentive to colonize other star systems? Just to put this out there, unless every advanced civilization becomes a hive mind

> And at that point, where is the incentive to colonize other star systems? Just to put this out there, unless every advanced civilization becomes a hive mind with one unified will, some individual or splinter group or just hodgepodge of determined individuals would probably do it even if there were no incentive, and that's not to point out that incentives are somewhat subjective and differ between individuals and groups. If there are enough individuals on a civilization and the capability exists, some crazy person will do it.