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Could a space enthusiast explain the utilitarian point of space travel to me? Space is cool, but it seems like most of the posited uses for space are either ext
by cmdli 9y ago
Could a space enthusiast explain the utilitarian point of space travel to me? Space is cool, but it seems like most of the posited uses for space are either extremely speculative (asteroid mining) or a "solution" to a doomsday scenario (a small colony surviving if humans can't survive on Earth).
- Moncefmd 9y agoFrom a technology point of view, one of the collateral benefits of space exploration is that the technology and science that will come from that effort can be used elsewhere.
- btkramer9 9y agoLiving in space or another planet requires the highest levels of sustainability. Necessity is the mother of invention. Everything learned in space will be used on Earth where applicable.
- keyme 9y agoLet me ask you this: when you think about our future in 100-200 years, what do you see? Do you really see us sitting around here and just being? Just stagnating? Waiting for the real-estate and resources to finally run out? If you don't, or hope that it's not what all of this amounts to, the only question remaining should be "if not now, then when?".