I’m as fascinated by space exploration as the next guy, but it doesn’t seem like we should be making it a priority when we have so many issues to solve on this planet–like climate change, biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse, mass extinction, human suffering, etc etc
@benlockwood The billionaires could solve all of these at a stroke.
I do take your point, and agree, but these problems aren't seen as problems to capitalists who always have unlimited money for bombs.
@NickSchwanck I’m aware of that. It doesn’t negate my point
@benlockwood Yep.
And my point was that even if NASA didn't exist, that money would not have been spent solving these issues either way.