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But would the knowledge that such a tiny city exists reduce the likelihood that mankind will collectively act to preserve earth (when that preservation is incon
by germinalphrase 10y ago
But would the knowledge that such a tiny city exists reduce the likelihood that mankind will collectively act to preserve earth (when that preservation is inconvenient, or even painful)?
After all...there's always Plan B, right?
- detaro 10y agoIt could also be a great live demonstration how nearly impossible it is to live without a functioning Earth-ecosystem around us. Especially if it doesn't work out exactly as planned.
- jack9 10y agoUntil we bioengineer better suited humans.
- zardo 10y agoThe idea that some astronauts would survive doesn't make me feel like condemning myself and billions of other people to death. But, I can't speak for everyone.
- germinalphrase 10y agoAnd I certainly agree with you; however, the "Plan B" narrative is strong - strong enough to potentially mobilize significant financial and engineering resources toward the cause. When the narrative states that "man must become a multi-planetary species" very few people are thinking that those extraterrestrial environments will be spartan, hostile, and (possibly) reliant on earth resources. They imagine Earth v2 - but better because science (fiction). If we're need the public to change their behavior to preserve the habitability of this planet, then giving them excuses for inaction may not be productive.