What does flourishing mean for a species that wields the power to destroy itself? Is the pursuit of short-term gains and survival justifications for the long-term neglect of its own well-being? Can a species truly flourish if it prioritizes its own interests above the health of its environment and future generations? Can flourishing be reduced to mere survival, or is there a deeper, more virtuous purpose to a species' existence? How do we define flourishing when our very existence is tied to our capacity for self-destruction? Should a species' flourishing be measured by its ability to adapt, evolve, and thrive, or by its ability to live in harmony with its surroundings and leave a lasting, positive impact on the world?