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> The Starlink constellation, so far, is not respectful to people who want a clear sky for instance. How do the feelings of a few astronomers trump connecting
by s_y_n_t_a_x 7y ago
> The Starlink constellation, so far, is not respectful to people who want a clear sky for instance.
How do the feelings of a few astronomers trump connecting the rest of the world to the internet?
You're blowing things way out of proportion as well. You fell for all the aggressive attack campaigns. I've seen all the articles you've read, it's not a real issue.
> I just think it has to be framed in a more global and long term context.
What message from SpaceX did you take issue with exactly? I don't think anyone is suggesting we'll all be living on Mars in a few years.
- immmmmm 7y agoTrump??? Is that a new Godwin point??? I suggest you read this article: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2001.10952.pdf https://arxiv.org/pdf/2001.10952.pdf As you can read there it will threaten our ability to detect dangerous objects. As well as other things. We have optical fibers, common! Do you need to have Netflix in 8K on top of Kilimanjaro? The issues I have with mars are: 1) the sheer scale of the project(s) (earth has limited ressources) 2) the lack of scientific framework 3) the arguments that it will be useful for survival 4) the very idea of people fleeing earth in time of major existential problems (climate & biodiversity) So far it just looks to me like a holiday destination for the very rich. But glad if you can point me to some science that contradicts my view.