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You’re missing that those people didn’t know what would happen and they had the hope of a better life at the end. Returning was always an option. It doesn’t ne
by kayodelycaon 3y ago
You’re missing that those people didn’t know what would happen and they had the hope of a better life at the end. Returning was always an option.
It doesn’t need to be rational. Humans are emotional beings and greatly affected about what they believe to be true.
Stranded on another planet is a guaranteed death sentence and people know that. They have no hope of survival to cling to.
You really can’t equate the two.
A better example would be a platoon of soldiers staying behind to delay the enemy so everyone else escape. They have deliberately made the decision to die for a cause.
- dylan604 3y agoI'm not missing the point at all. I think we're just willing talking past each other??? We've been sending robot explorers for decades. If we're sending humans, we should no longer be considering them explorers. They're settlers. Framing it any differently is just a serious limitation of what we're trying to do. Send up the equipment they need in advance. If the colonies fail (with all that entails), study it to see why and prep for the next attempt. It eliminates all of this hand wringing, and simplifies things to the point of becoming achievable