humankind

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Back then, nobody could conceive of humankind being connected by machines that also facilitated our disconnection from each other.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

The irony would be acute: While many enthusiasts view Mars as a refuge to save humankind from disaster, its inhabitants could quickly become nonhuman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

As for witnessing emotions, though, Melania’s inexpressive voice-over assures us that her guarded surface contains deep empathy for humankind.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

Neven reels off the ways he believes this Willow quantum chip will be used "to help with many problems that humankind has now".

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Ayocuan was suggesting, Leon-Portilla said, that there is a time when humankind can touch the enduring truths that underlie our fleeting lives.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann