Is it wise to put information about humanity on our space probes?

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I think clearly not. That it would be used in ways we would like is a giant assumption and projection.

This could be of interest to you Karl Sipfle , with respect to your query:

https://theconversation.com/what-the-voyager-space-probes-can-teach-humanity-about-immortality-and-legacy-as-they-sail-through-space-for-trillions-of-years-177513

For many people, immortality is the everlasting existence of a soul or spirit that follows death. It can also mean the continuation of one’s legacy in memory and records. With its Golden Record, each Voyager provides such a legacy, but only if it is discovered and appreciated by an alien civilization in the distant future.

(Citation from the source).

Your critique of this practice is reasonable.

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