Hawking Says Humans Must Go Into Space

neutralino writes "The Associated Press reports that astrophysicist Stephen Hawking wants humans to establish colonies in space in order to ensure the survival of the human race. At a news conference in Hong Kong, Hawking said that 'It is important for the human race to spread out into space for the survival of the species. Life on Earth is at the ever-increasing risk of being wiped out by a disaster, such as sudden global warming, nuclear war, a genetically engineered virus or other dangers we have not yet thought of.'"

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Re:Poor solution

[itistoday]

Before resorting to ad hominem you should at the very least try and attempt to understand what the other side is saying, oh great Anonymous Coward.

To be a follower of Western Culture you need not live in the west. You're right, many modern Chinese live by this lifestyle, and its spread all over the east and into Japan. Check out that link. :-)

Space exploration = waste of my tax dollars

[darjen]

I don't have a problem with human space colonization, but I do have a problem with the government using my stolen tax dollars to fund it. Perhaps Hawking should start his own space colonization company if he really thinks this is important. Otherwise, please keep your grimy hands out of my wallet!

Re:Won't Get Fooled Again

[Doc Ruby]

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