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This is exactly the same argument as "Why go to space when there are starving children in Africa."
by cscurmudgeon 10y ago
This is exactly the same argument as "Why go to space when there are starving children in Africa."
- jessaustin 10y agoThe people who distribute food aid are generally not mostly astronauts. Europe's economy is not without serious problems, yet the same people who would otherwise be charged with considering those instead busy themselves with critical study of search results. That doesn't seem to be exactly the same situation.
- cscurmudgeon 10y agoThe people responsible for the economy are not the same people responsible for regulations. Did you ever think one of the reasons for the problems could be big companies acting unethically?
- smokeyj 10y agoWhat's your point. That space exploration is in principle a good investment? That investing in lowing the cost of living is a bad investment? You're a little sparse on details.