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True, it would be nice to move elsewhere so that we can fulfill our DNA's desire to spread out. However, the Earth is the only rock we've ever found life on at
by bdamm 7y ago
True, it would be nice to move elsewhere so that we can fulfill our DNA's desire to spread out. However, the Earth is the only rock we've ever found life on at all anywhere, including within our own solar system. Before we blithely plan for Earth's dismantlement, let's acknowledge that the problem of supporting life off-world is still a completely unsolved one. Even living in orbit is unsustainable, with astronauts spending time in the Space Station having cancer-like reactions to their time there. We are still very anchored to our little blue rock.
- umvi 7y agoWith CRISPR it is very likely the ultra-rich will have access to immortality (even in space) within the next decade or so, so that won't be a problem.
- est31 7y agoWhile CRISPR is great, it's no wonder drug. Immortality within a decade is a cool dream but has nothing to do with reality. Also, once you researched a drug, manufacturing it is usually cheap, so it would be a bad business decision from the drug maker to limit it to the ultra rich. But we are getting off topic. I agree with your general point though: with sufficient progresses we'll overcome the challenges of living in space. Of course, humans are built for earth, but it's no impossible challenge.