Well, it's good because the world's easier to manage now. You can get from one place to another in no time, and the same goes for goods and services. There isn't a lot of lack. And communication's even easier, and we're doing a lot better at getting along than we did in say, the 20th century.

But on Earth everything is known. People can always get a hold of you, so there's not a lot of time to be by yourself. As in, truly alone. There isn't a lot of mystery left, which is why most people who crave that sort of thing head to the stars.

_{( he pauses, cheeks turning faintly pink. that was pretty personal, for him. )}

Sorry, I mean. It's better now. It's... it wouldn't be worth losing what we've accomplished for anything else.