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Did you know that there are many activities that you can do on the Earth that, without appropriate technical equipment, are fatal? From diving to mountaineering
by politician 3y ago
Did you know that there are many activities that you can do on the Earth that, without appropriate technical equipment, are fatal? From diving to mountaineering or living in deserts, mankind has overcome many challenging environments.
- bonzini 3y agoI know, I am a decent scuba diver. Any of those activities is not something you do 24/7/365. Even underwater it takes more time to die than on Mars (where it's instant as soon as the airlock fails).
- politician 3y agoConsider the Tibetans who evolved unique genetic adaptations that allow them to better survive in the low oxygen environment of the Himalayas. Or the Inca, who developed specific architecture and agricultural technologies to deal with the high winds, limited arable lands, and harsh weather in the Andes. These are dangerous environments that supported a significant population 24/7/365.
- bonzini 3y agoAgain, dangerous != instantly killing you. At least there were animals and plants in the Andes, and oxygen in the Himalayas. (BTW it was the Denisovans not the Tibetans. Tibetans got the mutation from the Denisovans).