mankind

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The concept, as described by the organization: “to create the definitive scientific, cultural and sporting movement that safely evolves mankind into a new superhumanity.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

He cut himself off from mankind at the family lake, carefully observing the animals, fish and waterfowl.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It will contrast contemporary and historical pieces to profile the impact of technology on mankind.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

There is value—and I don’t mean financial value, I mean cultural, aesthetic and intellectual value—to preserving the achievements of mankind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Not one would mind, neither bird nor tree, If mankind perished utterly; And Spring herself, when she woke at dawn, Would scarcely know that we were gone.”

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury