Before space exploration became possible, what was the most noble human endeavor a civilization could pursue?
bringing civilization to the savages
building canals
the industrial revolution
Exploring the furthest reaches of the Earth.
Exploring the furthest reaches of the consciousness.
>>1846597
Unironically this. I'm not saying that's what motivated Western colonialism, but the most noble duty must always be to spread the benefits of one's civilisation to primitive peoples.