Something I have trouble explaining about space travel. Like, if you've read my book, you know I think human space faring is probably not economically valuable. It's not a good use of science dollars compared to other areas. I'm even skeptical of the case for inspiration (it doesn't seem to causally related to more aerospace degrees).
But it's also just really cool. Why don't I feel this way about Antarctica or Seabed exploration?
@ZachWeinersmith I don't care very much about the economic value of space exploration. I want to know more about the universe we live in. That has its own value.
The big question is life: Does it exist anywhere else in our solar system (the only place we are likely to establish definitive proof of its existence), and if so, did it have an independent origin? I place immense value on exploring such things, even if there were no economic benefits.
Zach Weinersmith
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