A world without Bob or Michael would be virtually the same as a world harboring Bob or Michael. It is a measure of wisdom to know and accept that fact calmly, as a matter of course. Moreover, a world without humankind in its entirety would remain a world filled with life and breathtaking beauty, but there would be no creature with the intellectual and emotional sensitivity to appreciate it.
A world without Bob or Michael would be virtually the same as a world harboring Bob or Michael. It is a measure of wisdom to know and accept that fact calmly, as a matter of course. Moreover, a world without humankind in its entirety would remain a world filled with life and breathtaking beauty, but there would be no creature with the intellectual and emotional sensitivity to appreciate it.
Have you heard of The World Without Us,” by Alan Weisman. Inhaven’t read it, so can’t endorse, but it’s bound to have further insights. Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/World-Without-Us-Alan-Weisman/dp/0312427905