Renowned scientist Jane Goodall Shared Desire to Launch Elon Musk and Donald Trump on Single-Journey Cosmic Voyage
After devoting her life studying chimpanzee conduct, Jane Goodall became an expert on the hostile behavior of leading males. In a freshly unveiled interview filmed shortly before her passing, the celebrated primatologist shared her unique solution for addressing certain individuals she viewed as exhibiting similar qualities: sending them on a non-return journey into outer space.
Final Documentary Unveils Candid Thoughts
This notable insight into Goodall's mindset emerges from the Netflix documentary "Last Statements", which was captured in March and kept private until after her latest death at the age of 91.
"There are individuals I don't like, and I would like to place them on a SpaceX vessel and send them all off to the world he's certain he's going to discover," remarked Goodall during her conversation with her interlocutor.
Particular Personalities Identified
When questioned whether the tech billionaire, famous for his controversial gestures and connections, would be part of this group, Goodall answered positively.
"Yes, definitely. He could serve as the host. Picture whom I would include on that spaceship. In addition to Musk would be Trump and some of Trump's loyal adherents," she stated.
"Furthermore I would include the Russian president on board, and I would include Xi Jinping. I would definitely include Benjamin Netanyahu in there and his administration. Place them all on that vessel and send them off."
Earlier Comments
This was not the earlier occasion that Goodall, a supporter of conservation efforts, had shared negative views about Donald Trump specifically.
In a 2022 interview, she had remarked that he displayed "the same sort of behavior as a male chimpanzee will show when he's competing for dominance with a rival. They stand tall, they strut, they project themselves as significantly bigger and hostile than they may actually be in order to frighten their rivals."
Dominance Patterns
During her final interview, Goodall expanded upon her analysis of alpha personalities.
"We see, notably, two types of leader. The first achieves dominance solely through combat, and due to their strength and they combat, they don't last very long. Others do it by using their brains, like a young male will merely oppose a superior one if his friend, typically a relative, is supporting him. And you know, they remain significantly longer," she detailed.
Social Interactions
The celebrated primatologist also examined the "politicization" of behavior, and what her comprehensive research had revealed to her about combative conduct exhibited by people and apes when faced with something they considered threatening, despite the fact that no danger actually existed.
"Chimps see a stranger from a neighboring community, and they become all excited, and the hair stands out, and they stretch and make physical contact, and they've got visages of hostility and apprehension, and it catches, and the remaining members absorb that sentiment that one member has had, and they all become aggressive," she described.
"It's contagious," she added. "Certain displays that become hostile, it permeates the group. Everyone desires to become and join in and turn violent. They're guarding their territory or battling for supremacy."
Similar Human Behavior
When asked if she believed the same dynamics occurred in humans, Goodall responded: "Perhaps, on occasion. But I strongly feel that the majority of individuals are decent."
"My primary aspiration is educating the upcoming generation of empathetic people, beginnings and development. But do we have time? I don't know. We face challenging circumstances."
Historical Comparison
Goodall, a London native prior to the start of the World War II, equated the struggle against the darkness of present day politics to Britain standing up Nazi Germany, and the "unyielding attitude" displayed by Winston Churchill.
"However, this isn't to say you won't experience moments of depression, but eventually you emerge and state, 'Alright, I'm not going to permit their victory'," she stated.
"It's similar to Churchill throughout the battle, his renowned address, we shall combat them along the shores, we will resist them in the streets and urban areas, then he turned aside to a companion and was heard to say, 'and we'll fight them at the ends of shattered glass as that's the only thing we truly have'."
Final Message
In her final address, Goodall shared motivational statements for those resisting governmental suppression and the environmental crisis.
"Even today, when the world is difficult, there still is optimism. Don't lose hope. Should optimism fade, you grow unresponsive and take no action," she counseled.
"And if you want to save what is still beautiful across the globe – should you desire to preserve Earth for subsequent eras, your grandchildren, later generations – then consider the choices you take each day. Since, replicated a million, a billion times, minor decisions will generate substantial improvement."