@ravim
1 month ago · 264 views · 3 arguments
Billions are being spent on missions to Mars. Is it the right long-term insurance for our species, or an expensive distraction from problems at home?
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A single planet is a single point of failure. Spreading out is the only real protection against an extinction event.
Mars is colder, drier and more hostile than the worst place on Earth. It will always be easier to fix Earth than to make Mars liveable.
We can do both, but not with the same money. Funding for climate and health should come first.