Primatologist Jane Goodall Expressed Aspiration to Launch Trump and Musk on Non-Return Space Mission

After dedicating years observing chimpanzee actions, Jane Goodall became a specialist on the hostile behavior of alpha males. In a recently released interview filmed shortly before her demise, the celebrated primatologist shared her unusual solution for addressing certain individuals she viewed as displaying similar characteristics: launching them on a permanent journey into outer space.

Legacy Interview Unveils Honest Views

This remarkable perspective into Goodall's philosophy emerges from the Netflix documentary "Last Statements", which was filmed in March and preserved confidential until after her recent demise at the age of 91.

"There are individuals I dislike, and I wish to send them on a spacecraft and dispatch them to the planet he's sure he'll find," commented Goodall during her discussion with the interviewer.

Particular Personalities Targeted

When asked whether the tech billionaire, recognized for his disputed actions and associations, would be among them, Goodall answered positively.

"Certainly, without doubt. He could serve as the leader. You can imagine the people I would place on that vessel. In addition to Musk would be Trump and various Trump's real supporters," she announced.

"Furthermore I would put the Russian president on board, and I would put China's leader. I would definitely include Benjamin Netanyahu in there and his far-right government. Put them all on that spaceship and send them off."

Past Observations

This was not the earlier occasion that Goodall, a supporter of environmental causes, had shared negative views about Donald Trump specifically.

In a previous discussion, she had observed that he exhibited "similar type of behavior as a dominant primate will show when he's competing for dominance with a rival. They stand tall, they parade, they present themselves as much larger and hostile than they really are in order to frighten their rivals."

Dominance Patterns

During her posthumous documentary, Goodall elaborated on her analysis of alpha personalities.

"We get, remarkably, two kinds of leader. The first achieves dominance all by aggression, and because they're strong and they fight, they don't remain for extended periods. Another group achieves dominance by using their brains, like a younger individual will merely oppose a higher ranking one if his ally, typically a relative, is alongside him. And you know, they last much, much longer," she detailed.

Group Dynamics

The renowned scientist also examined the "social dimension" of conduct, and what her comprehensive research had taught her about hostile actions displayed by people and chimpanzees when faced with something they perceived as threatening, even if no risk really was present.

"Primates see an outsider from an adjacent group, and they become all excited, and the hair stands out, and they reach out and make physical contact, and they display these faces of anger and fear, and it transmits, and the others catch that feeling that one member has had, and they all become combative," she explained.

"It transmits easily," she noted. "Certain displays that turn aggressive, it permeates the group. They all want to become and join in and become aggressive. They're protecting their territory or battling for supremacy."

Similar Human Behavior

When asked if she thought the same behaviors occurred in people, Goodall replied: "Perhaps, in certain situations. But I truly believe that the majority of individuals are ethical."

"My main objective is educating the upcoming generation of empathetic people, roots and shoots. But are we allowing enough time? I don't know. These are difficult times."

Historical Context

Goodall, originally from London prior to the start of the Second World War, likened the fight against the difficulties of present day politics to the UK resisting the Third Reich, and the "determined resistance" shown by the British leader.

"However, this isn't to say you don't have moments of depression, but then you come out and say, 'OK, I refuse to let them win'," she remarked.

"It's like the leader throughout the battle, his renowned address, we shall combat them on the beaches, we shall battle them in the streets and urban areas, afterward he commented to a companion and allegedly commented, 'and we will oppose them at the ends of broken bottles since that's everything we've bloody well got'."

Final Message

In her last message, Goodall offered words of encouragement for those resisting governmental suppression and the climate emergency.

"In current times, when the planet is dark, there continues to be hope. Preserve faith. Should optimism fade, you turn into apathetic and take no action," she counseled.

"Should you wish to preserve the remaining beauty in this world – if you want to protect our world for subsequent eras, future family, their grandchildren – then think about the actions you make every day. Since, replicated countless, multiple occasions, minor decisions will create substantial improvement."