Essay-let: To Infinity...

[jchance]

Recently, I have seen a spate of commentary critical of plans for further manned space exploration, particularly to Mars or otherwise past Earth orbit. Some cite the recent and continuing economic exigencies, and I do agree that this is a time for other priorities. Others go a great deal further, and contrast the cost and danger of human

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[bensanaz]

Also, when the technological singularity unleashes its nanoreaver swarms across the continents, we're fucked if we don't have any colonies that can isolate themselves and operate self-sustainably.

I mean we, personally, are fucked either way, but let's at least give someone a fighting chance.