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Listen, O children of the future, for the words of Jeff Bezos speak to the heart of a great vision, one that reaches far beyond the boundaries of Earth itself. He said, "Two kids in their dorm room can't start anything important in space today. That's why I want to take the assets I have from Amazon and translate that into the heavy-lifting infrastructure that will allow the next generation to have dynamic entrepreneurialism in space, to build that transportation network." In these words, Bezos reveals the deep connection between visionary entrepreneurship and the ability to change the world—a change that extends not just across countries, but across the very cosmos. His ambition is not to rest on what is already known but to create the infrastructure that will allow future generations to build in the infinite space beyond.

In the ancient world, the great explorers were driven by a similar thirst for discovery—a desire to push the boundaries of human experience. Consider Hernán Cortés, who, driven by a vision of wealth and conquest, set out to transform the course of history. Though his methods were often brutal, his ambition was to shape the world in ways no one had yet imagined. Likewise, Alexander the Great, whose name still echoes through the halls of history, sought not only to conquer lands but to create an empire that spanned the known world. Yet their legacies, like those of many ancient conquerors, were built on the infrastructure of their time—roads, armies, and supply lines that allowed them to move across vast distances. In the same way, Bezos speaks of building the infrastructure needed to propel humanity into the next frontier, space, ensuring that the next generation will have the means to explore and thrive beyond the stars.

Bezos’ ambition, however, is not grounded in conquest but in the creation of opportunity. The Amazon that he built, brick by brick, transformed commerce by creating an infrastructure that made products accessible to anyone, anywhere. Yet, even as he revolutionized the way we think about shopping, he saw something greater—a world beyond the Earth where the entrepreneurial spirit could flourish. Space, with all its infinite possibilities, is a vast canvas that remains largely unexplored. But to unlock the potential of this frontier, we must first lay the foundations for travel, commerce, and communication. Bezos’ dream is to build that infrastructure—the transportation networks, the means of travel and supply, which will enable future generations to take their visions into the great expanse.

We need not look far to see how the infrastructure of one age shapes the future of the next. The great Roman Empire, which once spanned from the sands of the Sahara to the British Isles, was built not just on conquest but on the roads, aqueducts, and fortresses that linked its vast territories together. Without these systems of communication and transportation, Rome’s might would have faltered. Similarly, Bezos understands that without the foundations of space infrastructure, the dreams of interplanetary travel and colonization will remain distant fantasies. By creating the tools necessary to reach the stars, he seeks to give future generations the opportunity to pursue their own grand dreams of exploration and entrepreneurial success.

The lesson in Bezos’ words is one of foresight and commitment. While many of us are content to live within the boundaries of the world as it is, Bezos encourages us to look beyond the horizon, to envision a world where the human spirit is not constrained by the limits of geography. He recognizes that the first steps toward this future must be taken today—through the creation of the tools, the infrastructure, and the systems that will enable others to follow. His ambition to build a transportation network in space is not just a dream of personal glory, but a commitment to the future of humanity, one that will offer opportunity to those who have the vision to look beyond their immediate surroundings.

So, O children, take this wisdom into your hearts: do not be satisfied with the world as it is. The very infrastructure of tomorrow is being built today, and you have the power to shape that future. Whether it is in space, in medicine, or in any other realm, remember that great achievements are not built by waiting for the world to change, but by taking bold actions to create the foundations for future success. Let your vision be as grand as the stars above, and let your efforts be focused on the long-term goal of building the systems that will allow those who come after you to reach their highest potential. The world may seem vast and unattainable, but the key to success lies in building the pathways that make those dreams possible.

In the end, Bezos’ ambition is a call to action for all of us: to dream big, to think beyond the limitations of the present, and to build the infrastructure that will allow future generations to achieve greatness. The opportunities in space, as in any field, are endless—but they are only accessible to those who have the foresight and the courage to lay the foundations of the future. Build what you cannot see today, for tomorrow, the entrepreneurial spirit you ignite may soar to the stars.