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Unsimulated t1_j8dmrxo wrote

Most answers seem to be saying the same truth.

It is possible, but only for a simple and unsophisticated lifestyle without heavy industry or its products.

Huge fan of Paolo Soleri, and have visited Arcosanti several times.

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kyckling666 t1_j8f37uh wrote

I have a bell that looks like a nutsack from Arcosanti, so I’ve done my part to contribute to utopia.

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99LivesGaming t1_j8gm4of wrote

I drove past Arcosanti with my kids on Saturday on my way down to Phoenix. I asked them if they wanted to join a cult and make bells so we could sell them to passing tourists and contribute to building a utopian society… they didn’t want to.

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Karatekan t1_j8f2ukb wrote

The issue is you would need heavy industry to actually be self sufficient, systems essential for life would inevitably break down and it takes that to fix them. Radiation and impact events would damage the hull over time, solar panels or reactors would need repairs, and moving parts or communications equipment would break. Even the simple act of maintaining an atmosphere would degrade the ship over time. You would probably want engines or thrusters to keep a stable orbit, or in case a big asteroid came close to intercepting, and that would definitely require maintenance.

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