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The biggest problem with these types of issues is that they make it a false dichotomy. We don't need to decide between space exploration and ocean exploration.
by wait_a_minute 6y ago
The biggest problem with these types of issues is that they make it a false dichotomy. We don't need to decide between space exploration and ocean exploration. We can do both. Space exploration is a paltry fraction of a percentage of our total spending as a species.
Not to mention that innovations derived from space exploration do end up in applications here on earth.
- bmitc 6y agoMy sentiment or lament is not a false dichotomy. I didn’t present it as only two options. It’s more that most act like there’s only one option. Of course we can do both, but we don’t. In fact, we are actively harming the ocean. > Not to mention that innovations derived from space exploration do end up in applications here on earth. That’s part of the bias towards space. Plenty of innovations derived from other large technological developments and projects end up in unanticipated applications. This effect is not unique to space technology development and is not necessarily a strong argument for its funding. A huge swath of modern technology comes from defense spending. Should we increase the defense budget? Again, my comment was more of a lament in the way treat and view the ocean.