If we as humans or post-humans figure out how to balance our need for resources (by not having to mine space) I think that could change things dramatically. Mo

If we as humans or post-humans figure out how to balance our need for resources (by not having to mine space) I think that could change things dramatically. More sustainable civilization in the universe is still better than less. (cf. Bostrom's "Astronomical Waste": http://www.nickbostrom.com/astronomical/waste.html http://www.nickbostrom.com/astronomical/waste.html)