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Re:These people applied to go to Mars by nostromo on Sunday May 05, 2013 @12:41AM (#5657467)
> This felt more like a reality TV show about going to Mars.

That's because that's what it is! Literally! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_One

> A global reality-TV media event is intended to provide most of the funds to finance the expedition.

Re:These people applied to go to Mars by mvzink on Sunday May 05, 2013 @01:18AM (#5657515)
How could it even go to air? It would be such an incredibly deep and likely harrowing experience that it couldn't possibly be entertaining except perhaps to psychotics—and even if it was funny or something, that in itself would be absolutely horrifying. That said, I would have to see it for its depth and significance.
Re:These people applied to go to Mars by tempestn on Sunday May 05, 2013 @01:28AM (#5657531)
Looks like your last sentence answers your first.
Re:These people applied to go to Mars by iso8859-1 on Sunday May 05, 2013 @06:38AM (#5658026)
You clearly haven't seen enough reality TV. People would love The Truman Show.