Questions to ask:
We were born on Earth, so we should stay on Earth? It doesn't matter where we were born, we come fron star stuff, so we should explore where we originated from?We were born on Earth, but Earth is dying, so we should explore the cosmos? We were born on Earth, but Earth is dying so we should focus on saving it rather than space travel?
Earth isn't going to die in my lifetime, so why bother with space travel? Earth very well may be uninhabitable in my lifetime, so we should be involved in space travel?
In order to understand life better, we need to explore space? All we need in order to understand life is already here?
It doesn't matter if we are alone or not in the universe? We need to know if we are or are not alone in the universe, so we should pursue space travel?
Space exploration is too expensive? The money we spend on space exploration is worth every penny?
Space travel technology doesn't help people on Earth - why bother? Space travel technology has lead to many significant and useful inventions for the people of Earth?
Space travel is distracting? Space travel is inspiring?
Space travel tears countries and people apart? Space travel brings people together for a common goal?
...What are your views?
Great post Rebecca. I support the space program, but I don't think that's where the answer lies for humanity. At least not for the next 100 years.
ReplyDeleteWell, first off, I wouldn't step foot in a spaceship in my lifetime. It's too dangerous. And, ywh, I would never be able to afford it...
ReplyDeleteBut yeah, I feel we belong to Earth. I would never went to leave...
+Senczyszak, why wait that long?
ReplyDelete+Kirsten Muller, what are you afraid of? What if you could afford it? Why do you think we belong to Earth?