Sacred Haven of Debauchery

It stems from a love for the universe as a whole, and from the realization that stagnation ultimately harms us.

Well, yes.
I primarily mean moral stagnation, not environmental – as the scale grows, so do the consequences of incorrect actions and decisions, but society's mentality doesn't keep pace with changes in technology...
On the other hand, if Earth is indeed destroyed, a backup will be useful, and that's something to keep in mind.