The only real problem I can see with space mining/industry is that, rather than saving earths natural environment, it might provide the capital to industrialize earth even further.
Throughout history it seems like gains in efficiency just lead to exponentially increased production, instead of reductions in our exploitation of existing resources
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Reply to Is mining in space socially acceptable? by Gari_305
The only real problem I can see with space mining/industry is that, rather than saving earths natural environment, it might provide the capital to industrialize earth even further.
Throughout history it seems like gains in efficiency just lead to exponentially increased production, instead of reductions in our exploitation of existing resources