Sure, pioneers are rarely rewarded well for the maiden voyage. But compare apples to apples. I would consider it a great deal to get paid $20K to go to Mars. This isn't a trip to Mars. It isn't a trip to discover a new continent. It is an experiment where you get locked in a metal box and can't go anywhere for 100 days to see if you go crazy. I would consider it brave to sign up with Columbus. I would consider it stupid to volunteer to be locked on his ship in the harbor for six months to make sure the sailors who actually get to go won't go insane en-route.
Some people value money more than others. I too believe a meaningful life is priceless. I am just not seeing the connection between a meaningful life and being locked in a metal box while people watch to see if you go crazy...
Sooo not worth it...
$20,000/100 days = $73,000/year
The volunteers consist of two cosmonauts, one therapist, one pilot, one engineer, and two doctors.
Any one of those people could make the same amount of money over the same period of time just working in their chosen profession.
I can see it now, "Hi there, we want to lock you in a tiny metal box for 105 days. If you stay the whole time we will give you less money than you would have made staying at your old job..."
Where can I sign up?
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Sure, pioneers are rarely rewarded well for the maiden voyage. But compare apples to apples. I would consider it a great deal to get paid $20K to go to Mars. This isn't a trip to Mars. It isn't a trip to discover a new continent. It is an experiment where you get locked in a metal box and can't go anywhere for 100 days to see if you go crazy. I would consider it brave to sign up with Columbus. I would consider it stupid to volunteer to be locked on his ship in the harbor for six months to make sure the sailors who actually get to go won't go insane en-route. Some people value money more than others. I too believe a meaningful life is priceless. I am just not seeing the connection between a meaningful life and being locked in a metal box while people watch to see if you go crazy...
Sooo not worth it... $20,000/100 days = $73,000/year The volunteers consist of two cosmonauts, one therapist, one pilot, one engineer, and two doctors. Any one of those people could make the same amount of money over the same period of time just working in their chosen profession. I can see it now, "Hi there, we want to lock you in a tiny metal box for 105 days. If you stay the whole time we will give you less money than you would have made staying at your old job..." Where can I sign up?