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I wonder by how much Musk and Bezos are driven by science fiction and how this materializes in the real world. Its okay to have dreams and goals. However, as so

I wonder by how much Musk and Bezos are driven by science fiction and how this materializes in the real world. Its okay to have dreams and goals. However, as soon as real resources (as in energy, materials, environmental impact) are spent, we better be sure that things are viable from a grounded scientific perspective. For example, Musk's obsession with colonising on Mars is troubling when you hear what scientists have to say about it. Musk tends to talk about it as if Earth is already lost. So, how many decisions by the wealthy and gullible (or downright stupid, orange) politicians are driven by science fiction and vibes?

Mars008 1y ago
> For example, Musk's obsession with colonising on Mars is troubling when you hear what scientists have to say about it. Musk tends to talk about it as if Earth is already lost. He is pushing the idea using all techniques. This one is like propaganda, dismiss unwanted facts, repeat good sounding short wanted statements. Colonizing Mars would make him _the_ _king_. Single person who controls it all. IMHO, the right way to do colonization is to start with bases build by robots before humans arrive. Technologies can be first tested on Moon, then used on Mars. With AI explosion it's possible. Same way automatic bases can be build on big Jupiter/Saturn moons