humankind
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"If we really come together, we can produce so much that's beneficial to humankind," says Sharman.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Back then, nobody could conceive of humankind being connected by machines that also facilitated our disconnection from each other.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026
Elon Musk has made several grandstanding predictions about when he believes humankind will reach the red planet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
As for witnessing emotions, though, Melania’s inexpressive voice-over assures us that her guarded surface contains deep empathy for humankind.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
Yet if the new view is correct and the work of humankind was pervasive, where does that leave efforts to restore nature?
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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