> we have to preserve this species on another planet to ensure that intelligence doesn't disappear from the observable universe in case something happens to Ear

> we have to preserve this species on another planet to ensure that intelligence doesn't disappear from the observable universe in case something happens to Earth/its biosphere And why would such disappearence be bad? Really, honest question. Is there some inherent greater good to adher to by preserving intelligence, no matter how narrow it's being defined in this thread? It could just cease existing. I don't see the problem.