Thread: The Most Important Question of the Century

Big Dog. Stay off of the holo-deck.

I think Stephen Hawking and Michio Kaku have it right. We need to focus on the ultimate destiny of our society; i.e., we need to figure out how to get off this dirt ball while there is still time.

If the movie Avatar has taught us anything, it is that Sigourney Weaver looks terrible as a native inhabitant of another planet. And that theatres showing 3D movies need to allocate vomit bags to all viewers (long, smelly story).

I guess my point is there is a difference between science fiction and science fact. Do we honestly think we will have the technology within 100 years to send people to another inhabitable planet? Or to terraform an uninhabitable one? And why are we, as a species, so important that we need to perpetuate ourselves ad infinitum? Seriously, if humans are as good as it gets then God help the Universe.

"So long and thanks for all the fish!"

James.

Those guys are on crack.

Great question. I think some people have had some good answers. I think it is the responsibility of the human race to realize the situation and the urgency of the problem and come up with some good valid answers. Education, Education and more education is needed, expecially beginning at an early age, and with a broad scope through out academics. I also think we need to tap into new resources for a sustainable future even if it means dealing with some sacrifices.