If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist.

Quiet people have the loudest minds.

I have to speak through a computer... in my mind, I am free. Free to explore the universe and ask the big questions...

thus, in a sense, we are all doomed. even if we stay away from black holes

Over a very small number of rolls of the dice, the uncertainty principle is very important.

We each exist for but a short time, and in that time explore but a small part of the whole universe

If a superior alien civilization sent us a message saying, 'We'll arrive in a few decades', would we just reply, 'OK, call us when you get here - we'll leave the lights on'? Probably not - but this is more or less what is happening with AI.