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Hawking Says Humans Must Go Into Space

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the purple-belly-push dept.

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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  1. Ahh, yes, this always works so well by rho · · Score: -1, Flamebait
    Previous human migrations were driven by less, ahh, altruistic motivations. Survival, distaste for the status quo, better living, things like that. How lame. I think the last time altruism drove emigration folks ended up in Siberia.

    We'll have colonies on Mars when there's an economic need for it. It's nothing other than science-fair bullshit until then. End of story. STFU, Hawking.

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  2. Re:Poor solution by itistoday · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    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. :-)

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  3. Space exploration = waste of my tax dollars by darjen · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    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!

  4. Won't Get Fooled Again by Doc+Ruby · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Who cares? What the hell are you talking about?

    Your obnoxious post, Anonymous dogma Coward, reeks of pernicious unquestioned beliefs masquerading as faith. Pat Robertson, is that you?

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    1. Re:Won't Get Fooled Again by Doc+Ruby · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      Moderation -1
          100% Flamebait

      No one expects the 700 Club Inquisition!

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