“The history of every major galactic civilization tends to pass through three distinct and recognizable phases, those of survival, inquiry, and sophistication, otherwise known as the How, Why, and Where phases.”
— Douglas Adams
Simplified Meaning:
Every major space civilization goes through three main stages: first, they focus on staying alive; then, they start asking questions and exploring; finally, they become advanced and refined.
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