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Please try to consider the possible context of space tech development. A lunar base would mark a start of humanity as a space-faring species but that is just p

by vdaniuk 11y ago

Please try to consider the possible context of space tech development. A lunar base would mark a start of humanity as a space-faring species but that is just part of the story. A functioning outer space settlement could be an indicator of humanity's commitment to long-term infrastructural projects signalling consensus and coordination of stakeholders in the public interest.

simonh 11y ago
That's an extraordinarily expensive way to send a signal.
- TeMPOraL 11y ago
  Expensive signals tend to be strong and self-reinforcing. Also, I think GP meant that it would be a proof, not the cause, of global coordination.