If We Can Put a Man on the Moon, Why Can’t We Put a Man on the Moon?

Re:If We Can Put a Man on the Moon, Why Can’t We Put a Man o... by Pigo on Tuesday January 02, 2018 @10:53AM (#16052519)

I wish more people were inspired by Gene Roddenberry's vision of an ideal human society. I know it's a science fiction pipe dream because we're always held back by the lowest common denominator, but if mankind moved past the need for acquisition and power all that would be left is working together to achieve goals that make everyone's life more meaningful. We have to wait for meaningful goals to intersect with acquisition and power.

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Re:If We Can Put a Man on the Moon, Why Can’t We Put a Man o... by TeMPOraL on Tuesday January 02, 2018 @03:06PM (#16055068)

I for one am in full cognitive dissonance about that. On the one hand, I understand how much of a pipe dream Star Trek is, and on the other hand, I strongly believe it sets a standard worth aiming for.

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Re:If We Can Put a Man on the Moon, Why Can’t We Put a Man o... by Pigo on Tuesday January 02, 2018 @05:54PM (#16056650)

I guess that's how I feel too. I would never preach this gospel, but I find it inspirational.

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