A UFO appears in front of you, and an alien walks out, they tell you that you can either choose to stay on earth, or take the opportunity to travel the universe and learn it’s secrets. No goodbyes, and you may never return. What choice do you make and why?

Travel the universe. Seeing more and learning more, especially answering the big questions about extraterrestrial life, intelligent civilizations out there and the nature of our universe, is something I value above most other things. I would also want to befriend these advanced beings who made the generous offer.

I would be very sad to leave everyone behind though – I would feel like a bad person. I would want to return someday.