Most of the universe is lifeless and much less interesting:than the Earth. We should absolutely try to preserve diversity and unique systems, but I see no probl

Most of the universe is lifeless and much less interesting:than the Earth. We should absolutely try to preserve diversity and unique systems, but I see no problem with transforming a few of the sterile, dime-a-dozen hunks of rock into colonies, strip mines, etc. In fact Bezos has stated that his ideal future would be for the majority of humanity to live off the Earth, so that it could be left as a nature reserve.