There's some very interesting stuff going around this week, all about establishing permanent colonies on Mars -- and to infinity, and beyond! -- using the novel method of "one way missions." The technology exists today, and the smart people behind companies such as Google are starting to say, "Okay, how much?"
Wait a minute. Aren't women from Venus? How's that going to work out? Mars will be covered with leather bars and Home Depots, and Lifetime Network programming will be unavailable.
I think it's more likely that when we colonize some other planet, we will send robots or their expendable Mexican, Chinese, or Indian equivalents to do the iridium wrangling or whatever.
Mars needs women, according to a classic documentary. Mars would also need gastroenterologists, personal trainers, nail technicians, life coaches, and certified financial planners, and eventually assisted living caregivers. I can't see it.
Wait a minute. Aren't women from Venus? How's that going to work out? Mars will be covered with leather bars and Home Depots, and Lifetime Network programming will be unavailable.
I think it's more likely that when we colonize some other planet, we will send robots or their expendable Mexican, Chinese, or Indian equivalents to do the iridium wrangling or whatever.
Mars needs women, according to a classic documentary. Mars would also need gastroenterologists, personal trainers, nail technicians, life coaches, and certified financial planners, and eventually assisted living caregivers. I can't see it.
It's perfect for them. No pesky laws. No socialism (except those resupply ships). Space Jeebus nearby in case of emergency.
Most of the Americans are already planet sized so we may need to outsource our exodus to a skinnier population.
As long as they don't get Fox News there.