Jane Goodall Expressed Wish to Transport Trump and Musk on One-Way Trip to Space

After spending decades researching chimpanzee conduct, Jane Goodall became an authority on the hostile behavior of alpha males. In a newly published interview recorded shortly before her passing, the renowned primatologist revealed her unconventional solution for dealing with particular figures she viewed as exhibiting similar characteristics: transporting them on a one-way journey into space.

Legacy Interview Reveals Candid Thoughts

This extraordinary viewpoint into Goodall's philosophy emerges from the Netflix documentary "Last Statements", which was recorded in March and preserved secret until after her recently announced passing at 91 years old.

"There are persons I dislike, and I would like to place them on a spacecraft and launch them to the planet he's sure he'll locate," stated Goodall during her interview with her interlocutor.

Particular Personalities Identified

When inquired whether Elon Musk, recognized for his disputed actions and associations, would be part of this group, Goodall responded positively.

"Yes, definitely. He could serve as the organizer. Envision who I'd put on that spacecraft. Along with Musk would be Donald Trump and several of Trump's loyal adherents," she declared.

"And then I would add Vladimir Putin among them, and I would place China's leader. I'd certainly put Israel's prime minister on that journey and his administration. Put them all on that spaceship and send them off."

Earlier Comments

This was not the initial instance that Goodall, a supporter of environmental causes, had shared negative views about the former president especially.

In a earlier conversation, she had noted that he displayed "similar type of actions as an alpha chimp will show when vying for dominance with a rival. They posture, they strut, they portray themselves as much larger and combative than they really are in order to frighten their competitors."

Alpha Behavior

During her final interview, Goodall elaborated on her analysis of dominant individuals.

"We get, interestingly, two types of leader. The first achieves dominance solely through combat, and since they're powerful and they combat, they don't endure very long. Another group achieves dominance by utilizing strategy, like an aspiring leader will merely oppose a superior one if his friend, frequently a sibling, is supporting him. And you know, they last much, much longer," she clarified.

Collective Behavior

The famous researcher also analyzed the "politicization" of conduct, and what her extensive studies had taught her about hostile actions exhibited by people and primates when confronted with something they perceived as hostile, although no risk truly existed.

"Primates see a stranger from a nearby tribe, and they grow very stimulated, and the hair stands out, and they reach out and make physical contact, and they show visages of anger and fear, and it spreads, and the remaining members catch that feeling that a single individual has had, and they all become hostile," she explained.

"It transmits easily," she added. "Various exhibitions that become hostile, it permeates the group. Each member wishes to become and join in and turn violent. They're defending their territory or battling for supremacy."

Similar Human Behavior

When questioned if she thought comparable patterns were present in people, Goodall responded: "Perhaps, sometimes yes. But I truly believe that most people are ethical."

"My main objective is raising future generations of compassionate citizens, beginnings and development. But are we allowing enough time? I'm uncertain. We face challenging circumstances."

Historical Context

Goodall, originally from London shortly before the commencement of the Second World War, equated the struggle against the difficulties of present day politics to Britain standing up the Third Reich, and the "unyielding attitude" shown by Winston Churchill.

"However, this isn't to say you don't have periods of sadness, but subsequently you recover and state, 'Well, I'm not going to let them win'," she remarked.

"It's similar to the leader throughout the battle, his renowned address, we will oppose them at the coastlines, we shall battle them in the streets and urban areas, subsequently he remarked to an associate and was heard to say, 'and we'll fight them at the ends of broken bottles as that's the only thing we truly have'."

Closing Thoughts

In her last message, Goodall offered motivational statements for those combating authoritarian control and the environmental crisis.

"In current times, when Earth is difficult, there remains hope. Maintain optimism. Should optimism fade, you grow apathetic and do nothing," she recommended.

"And if you want to preserve the existing splendor in this world – should you desire to protect our world for the future generations, your descendants, their grandchildren – then consider the decisions you implement daily. As, multiplied a million, multiple occasions, minor decisions will create significant transformation."

Derek Bradley
Derek Bradley

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