4 ms·
In my opinion this is what is holding us back in the grand scheme of things: Only do things which are profitable. Let's just step back for a second and conside
by eiji 16y ago
In my opinion this is what is holding us back in the grand scheme of things: Only do things which are profitable.
Let's just step back for a second and consider the following questions:
Do we have the raw materials to start space colonization? Do we have the human resources (manpower and knowledge) to start such a program?
I think the answer to both questions is yes. Unfortunatly materials and the manpower are too expensive in the current industrial world.
- iwwr 16y agoIf there's no incentive to make it profitable, there would be no critical mass to move the technology and industry forward. There's only so much public money that can be spent and it's fairly obvious that it won't be spent efficiently. The space shuttle: $500bn, ISS: $100bn., is humanity closer to colonizing space for that money? Governments have an incentive to spend money, not to be frugal and industrious.