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The cost:benefit of colonizing the new world was immense and known prior to widespread colonization, esp. in the tropical parts. Settling mars is like colonizi
by mo1ok 8y ago
The cost:benefit of colonizing the new world was immense and known prior to widespread colonization, esp. in the tropical parts.
Settling mars is like colonizing the Sahara desert, except this time with no oxygen or camels.
- dwaltrip 8y agoI'm not sure which exact path for advancing humanity into space is the best. Perhaps there are better ways than colonizing Mars. However, in general, there are immense resources and energy sources in space that can benefit humanity. Pioneering space will also require many technological advancements that will benefit people back on Earth. There is also the question of learning about the universe. If, for example, there was bacteria on Mars, that would one of the greatest discoveries of all time. I don't think your comparison is fair.
- kamaal 8y agoThey are far higher now. See Asteroid mining.