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user-inactivated  ·  2055 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Jeff Bezos Dreams of a 1970s Future

I feel like there's a lot to be explored, philosophically and practically, about the idea of space colonies being able to save humanity. I often have doubtful questions such as "Wouldn't it be easier, cheaper, and more equitable to try and repair the damage we've done to The Earth than try to build habitats outside of it" and "The idea of space colonies often have a hint of the idea that continuous expansion is inherently positive, but is that really the case?" Don't get me wrong, I enjoy ideas like exploring space and expanding humanity into the stars and I understand both the potential value and the romanticism behind such ideas, but I don't think they're gonna be default solutions to the very real struggles we face as a collective whole.