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Re:Washington crews destroy first U.S. “murder hornet” nest by ganafagol on Monday October 26, 2020 @03:11AM (#24893541)
If that's Elon's position then he must have a huge load of cognitive dissonance if he still thinks prioritizing colonization of Mars is a worthwile contribution.
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Re:Washington crews destroy first U.S. “murder hornet” nest by croon on Monday October 26, 2020 @05:16AM (#24894207)
I'm rarely one to defend Elon, but that isn't cognitive dissonance, it's trying to have a plan B in face of reality.

He certainly can't personally stop climate change, but maybe in theory he can get a step closer to building an ark.

Hope/push for the former, prepare for the latter.

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Re:Washington crews destroy first U.S. “murder hornet” nest by ganafagol on Tuesday October 27, 2020 @03:30AM (#24905145)
I disagree. If we bring earth into a state where Mars looks like the better alternative, then we deserve to go extinct.

Have you seen how Mars looks like? What the conditions are like? Temperature? Atmosphere? Radiation? Ecosystems (none)? Water (none)? Breathable air (none)? How could that ever be more inviting than earth?

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