Submitted by Derpinator_420 t3_10hmjoe in space
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The_Frostweaver t1_j599r3r wrote
Ok, strictly focusing on earth, how do you suggest we advance the field of physics?
There is stuff going on out there we can't hope to replicate on earth, the forces are just too great. Consider the universe a free laboratory experiment, we only need to invest in the bare minimum of equipment to observe what's happening.
Derpinator_420 OP t1_j59a4lq wrote
Only it's not free, it's very. very, very expensive. But, now that I think about it. We are putting ourselves in a very precarious place. Devoting so many resources to finding an new home, we may need one.
TouchMehBewts t1_j59a99l wrote
That we're going to kill our species for space exploration.
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PoppersOfCorn t1_j59aj7c wrote
The only way we can possibly save our species is space exploration... our planet is finite
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TouchMehBewts t1_j59aqqn wrote
The difference is quite a bit from what we're talking about. One's hyper accelerated one would be naturally over time.
The space race is currently for the wealthy, that's why it's a play toy for musk.
PoppersOfCorn t1_j59b43o wrote
The space race will always be for the wealthy, regardless if that is mining asteroids, moons, etc..
Pretty much all modern exploration has been funded by the wealthy.
The OP said, "I doubt we'll ever leave the solar system" and hence my reply...
PoppersOfCorn t1_j599jwn wrote
150 years ago we couldn't fly, 70 years ago we could leave the atmosphere, 30 years ago we hadn't confirmed any exoplanets, 10 years ago we hadn't pictured a black hole... Does this say anything to you about human advancement...