[extropy-chat] The other space program

[Max M]

Eugen Leitl wrote:

>What is the economic value of a floating city?
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Space in itself opens up for easier access to the raw materials and 
expansion room in space. SO from that POW space cities are a good idea. 
The "eggs in one basket" is also an argument.

The problem is that those paying are not the same as those that will 
reap the eventual benefits.

Most likely space will be inhabited by robots instead. They won't need 
as much support.

While I can see why I would pay to live in southern France, I don't 
really see many benefits to relocating the family to a tin can in space. 
It's far to hostile.

Sending out Robots that can send back enough data to build accurate 3D 
VR copies that I can enjoy at home, is much more reasonable.


regards Max M Rasmussen, Denmark