"The problem with this line of thinking — and the Trump administration’s ideological and monetary support for NASA exploring the solar system — is that it perpe

"The problem with this line of thinking — and the Trump administration’s ideological and monetary support for NASA exploring the solar system — is that it perpetuates the myth that, through technological developments, humans are destined to leave Earth and find a utopia elsewhere." No, the problem with this is the "monetary support" line. NASA's budget has been relatively flat and was increased by Congress over the requested budget in 2018, IIRC.