Why We Need to Expand into Space 460
Zentropa writes "Why do humans need to explore and colonize space? To save the planet and our species, argues an opinion piece in Cosmos, an Aussie science magazine. It makes some good points from an angle you may not have previously considered; for example, it's in the universe's best interest to keep us around. We make things fun. 'So what if humans pass into history? It's not just a tragedy for us, but also one for nature. Without us, there is no one to witness its infinite beauty; no one to marvel at a sunset, revel in a view, or thrill to the breaking of a wave on a beach. As the late astronomer and author Carl Sagan once said, "we are a way for the universe to know itself". But we also deserve to continue because we have created things greater than ourselves. Not only scientific and engineering knowledge, valuable as this is -- we have also created new and beautiful ways to see the world through art, music, literature and performance.'"
Benefit or detriment? (Score:5, Funny)
For those who think that we are detrimental to the universe, I suggest that the only logical thing to do is to kill yourself. Now. For the good of the universe.
Quit reading; do it now. Thank you.
Of course we need to expand into space... (Score:3, Funny)
You also can't expand into say, love, or the scent of almond, or square root of negative 1.
When it comes to extension, expansion is only possible in space.
Duh.
Re:Benefit or detriment? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Benefit or detriment? (Score:1, Funny)
So fuck you and fuck future generations. I'm waiting for The Rapture.
With Love,
George Walker (Texas Ranger) Bush
Marveling at a sunset? (Score:1, Funny)
Walk or Die! (Score:1, Funny)
Anthropomorphizing the universe (Score:1, Funny)
the universe hates to be anthropomorphized. It'll get all grumpy on you!
Absolute proof - God/no god (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Babylon 5 (Score:3, Funny)
That line was uttered by Cmdr. Jeffery Sinclair, who was replaced by Capt. John Sheridan...
*sigh*
Re:Benefit or detriment? (Score:2, Funny)
Prove it.
Re:Offsite backups (Score:3, Funny)
Nah, the women would just gossip amongst themselves and nothing would get done. You'll need a man around to give them the odd smacking or two.
funny or flamebait? that is the question.