Ferris said:

Noviseer said:

I think our top priority should be figuring out how to power our society once the fossil fuels run out. Throw billions into cold fusion research, or some similar venture. Once that's figured out, then worry about space exploration.

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Ya, cold fusion. All molecules contain massive amounts of energy, so once we get that, we're set. But which do you seriously think will be figured out first? You spread your research hoping at least one turns out.

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Shroomism said:

Although the "conquest" of space is exactly what I have a problem with.

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Point being.. our problems aren't going to disappear once we explore space more. They will follow.

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I think space exploration is uber important for the continued evolution of any sentient civilization, but not when they are a bunch of flaming, power-hungry idiots with their head up their ass. And I sincerely question their intentions on going to Mars. What's the point? So we can build a base to escape to when we completely fuck the Earth up? Wouldn't last long.

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