For millions of years, mankind has had a fascination with exploring their surroundings. The document discusses Pythagoras' interest in the cosmos and his comparison of society to an Olympic stadium with athletes, sellers, and audiences. The author believes most people want to be athletes who change the world. The document also discusses mankind's exploration from quarks to universes, as well as the potential benefits of exploring Mars such as using it as a storeroom or adapting it for living as Earth may not be able to support humanity in the future.