12 Feb '12 05:24>
As a species, is the colonization of space a huge waste of time and resources or is it vital to our interests?
Originally posted by whodeyAre you kidding me, where is your sense of adventure? In the long term, if we cant escape the universe, we're done..., so I'm on the "lets colonize space, so we can start working on colonizing other universes " Surely I'll never see it, but I can imagine!
As a species, is the colonization of space a huge waste of time and resources or is it vital to our interests?
Originally posted by joe shmoI have an tremendous sense of adventure. In fact, as a lad I wanted to go.
Are you kidding me, where is your sense of adventure? In the long term, if we cant escape the universe, we're done..., so I'm on the "lets colonize space, so we can start working on colonizing other universes " Surely I'll never see it, but I can imagine!
Originally posted by joe shmo
Are you kidding me, where is your sense of adventure? In the long term, if we cant escape the universe, we're done..., so I'm on the "lets colonize space, so we can start working on colonizing other universes " Surely I'll never see it, but I can imagine!
Originally posted by whodeyYou have come to the realization the solar system is lifeless? Where did you get that idea? There are indications of the machinations of life on several planets and moons, for instance, the methane emission of mars, at the rate of decay if not replaced, it would have been gone eons ago, but we still measure methane today, it's 50/50 whether it's life but you can't say out of hand it ISN'T life, could be volcanic activity but my bet is on life.
I have an tremendous sense of adventure. In fact, as a lad I wanted to go.
However, over the years I've questioned my previous enthusiasm. Why? It's because I've come to the realization that the solar system is lifeless. Can life be brought to a dead planet? It's hard enough to live under the ocean where life exists here on earth.
I guess my mind b do it? Psychologically, if nothing else, I think it would be devestaing to our species.
Originally posted by sonhouseThe solar system is lifeless until they find life.
You have come to the realization the solar system is lifeless? Where did you get that idea? There are indications of the machinations of life on several planets and moons, for instance, the methane emission of mars, at the rate of decay if not replaced, it would have been gone eons ago, but we still measure methane today, it's 50/50 whether it's life but yo ...[text shortened]... ns, we have insurance so if the unthinkable happens to us personally, we have some backup.
Originally posted by whodeyNo, it isn't.
The solar system is lifeless until they find life.
Originally posted by whodeySo for you if a tree falls in the forest there is no sound unless someone is there to hear it.
The solar system is lifeless until they find life.
As for Mars, eeking out an mere existence in a dark hole somewhere may seem doable, but try doing it. In addition, if you are somehow able to survive, try flourishing there.
I suppose as with most things it comes down to belief. I guess mine has changed over the years. Of course, you are welcomed to yours but I no longer share them.