Asklemmy @lemmy.ml

2y ago

Would you explore space if given the chance? Why or why not?

97 comments

That depends entirely on the quality of the space ship.
Space shuttle? Fuck that janky shit
Starship enterprise? Fuck yea sign me up imma fuck all the Andorian hookers
- For non-trekkers' context: Andorian Hooker.
  
  How she'll look in the morning after the synthehol wears off
  
  Oh right. I thought they meant this kind
- Which Enterprise though? There have been at least 9 (not counting the Enterprise-J).
  
  Really the NX-01 or better would be great

Absolutely. To have the chance at being the first to see and experience what’s out there? Oh yes.

God, no. That thing with the submersible shows we can't even explore our own ocean without exploding.
- *imploding
  
  To be fair, in space we would explode.

Fuck yes. But it has to be a fast ship I ain’t moseying around the galaxy in hibernation like a sublight chump.

Me, personally? Fuck no. I'm perfectly happy staying on this planet for the entirety of my life. Space travel is too risky, and I don't really see how going to space would make my life any better. I will leave space exploration to people that are smarter and more adventurous than myself.
- This is interesting. It’s said that the human species is the smartest animal in its ability to adapt, explore, invent tools etc etc. but in reality it’s far from the norm. The avg human is not creative, couldn’t adapt to its surrounding, or build anything. No normal Humans can invent fire, the wheel, computers, spaceships etc. humans did not invent or discover things, super humans did all the work.
  
  I think you're underestimating the intelligence of average people. There's definitely a lack of knowledge, but average people are plenty smart to invent everything you've listed. It just takes time and is an iterative process.

Only if I had some kind of hyperspace travel, stargate or instantaneous travel, combined with a long lifespan. Space is huge and mostly empty, I don't want to be waiting around for years to get somewhere to find out there's nothing there.

Nope. Anyone romanticizing space exploration should play Pioneer or Evochron Legacy. Space is vast and boring to travel.

Space is the only thing you can explore. You're in space right now.

No. Space is generally huge, empty, and boring. Everything of interest to me is on earth.

As much as I love astronomy and find it awe inspiring I have to say no. With current technology not at all.
I am neither physically fit nor mentally capable enough to stand space travel.
- When I think about actually being in space I always imagine standing inside a space ship/station, putting my hand on the wall and knowing that like a meter or so away there's deadly, pitch black, unending abyss. Just a meter of relatively fragile material separating me from virtually infinite death. It just feels so antithetical to human life (at least on an instinctual level). It kinda makes me think of cosmic horror too (in the subdued way in which it was portrayed in a good chunk of Lovecraft's stories, not in the more visual and physical way it's usually shown nowadays).
  
  Perhaps the abyss of space is the only place to escape the Horror we are spawning here in our computers.
  Maybe the only chance for survival is to slingshot yourself in a random direction out of the solar system so Roko’s Basilisk can’t find you.
  
  Try millimetres for wall thickness

what's the worst that could happen
- You're lost in space and couldn't return to earth?
  
  Do I get this weird, puffy-looking robot that goes "Danger!!" every time it spots any?
  
  Why is my first response, “Oh, thank god”
  
  At that point, you don't really need to worry about it anymore.

You need to define "space".
I'd go up to Earth orbit, definitely. It would feel cool to fall for longer than a few seconds.
I'd like to see the Moon in my lifetime. They are going to have to solve the moondust issue so that I don't get miner's lung.
Mars is going to be rough. Several years on a spaceship to a planet I can't breathe the atmosphere on. And maybe I can come back, maybe.
I'm ok seeing Venus and Mercury from photos.

Not until two criteria are met, the first being we got space mostly figured out to the point where it takes a lot for us to lose a well maintained ship, the second being our physical abilities are enhanced to the point where our life is extended and we are protected by nanites or something similar to deal with whatever microbiology we might face out there, as well as anything else.

@Euraru
Not with what we currently have for technology and knowledge. So not in my lifetime will that be a practical option.

No, not If i had to leave my wife and kids here on earth, but if its like family Robinson in space (without getting lost) i would say yes!

I would like to, I think it would be fascinating. I suppose it depends who the rest of the crew is?
Unfortunately, I'd feel so incredibly cut off from the rest of humanity which feels rather weird to me.

Why not?
There's nothing here on Earth holding me back, so why the fuck not explore the universe?
Even understanding the vast, vast, vast empty nature of the universe, I don't see why or h9w I could say no.

Yes because I want to float around in Zero G and look at the Earth from the moon. Then jump around the moon and dunk.

Sure why not. Seems like a fun.

Depends on the level of technology we are using. If we're zapping around from one habitable planet or interesting space phenomenon to another star trek style then absolutely yes! But a hard no with our current level of technology. I like to spend my time in an environment that's actually somewhat friendly to life.

Space is BIG and light speed travel isnt possible. Assuming we solve the lack of gravity and radiation problems, currwntly we could barely explore our solar system.
If we are talking explore space in a science fictional manner, then sure.

Probably not physically but if I get to upload my brain or somehow recreate a copy of my consciousness to the ship computer, hella yes.

Depends. Star Trek style? Maybe. 1960s Soviet style? Hell No!
- Ironic. Star Trek is communist.
  
  But like a weird mix of capitalism and communism where on the one hand everything is shared and centrally controlled and on the other hand nobody’s starving.
  I guess they really did go where no one had gone before.

If I had a robot body I could see myself sailing out, feeling the solar wind on my face, meeting up with fellow travelers in the remote desolation of space. How many centuries could you spend?

Yeah, but I'm a choosing begger. It's not with current technology.
I need some Cowboy Beebop style shit.
Then I'm in.
- Having grown up with TNG, hard agree. If we get to a Starfleet-style space navy, then I'm in.
  
  Having grown up with TMNT as long as I get some technology from Dimension X I’m in.

@Euraru
Yes — assuming it is safe — I have a family to support and care for (so have to think of them, too).
I want to see what's there — and see it first hand for myself.
Similar reason why I travel to different parts of the world to see things.
I think this is more than just curiosity.

that would depend entirely on the era of space exploration we're talking about here.
traveling at high warp on in the late-24th century on the comfortable, galaxy-class starship enterprise? absolutely!
within the next 50 years, when the best we can do is a float in a tin can that we slingshot around planets and asteroids, with interplanetary trips in our own solar system taking months or years? no thanks!

Mate, I won't explore my city because I'm afraid of crackheads. I'm definitely not locking myself with a bunch of crazy adrenaline addicts on a giant metal tube.
No.
Thanks.

Not until it's safe as commercial airliners. Then, sure.

If exploring space was like Star Trek, yes.

Nope.
Its not safe safe. And theres not much to do.

Nah. There's fuck all there.
That's why it's called "space" and not "interesting shit"

No, it's extremely hostile to humans and getting there is even more dangerous.

In a hot second. It's the greatest wonder, to leave the planet and be a part of the bigger universe at large.

Not with our current technology. It seems pretty dangerous still.

Get me a Millenium Falcon-sized interstellar freighter and a stable supply line, and I'll never set foot planetside again.

I'd be happy to help support others to get to space but I'll stay home. I just have no interest in it.

I'm already exploring it. I just happen to travel on spaceship earth.

Unlikely. Too lonely out there.

Fuck yes.
I don't even need money, just give me a place to sleep, some food and access to some entertainment and I'll work for free if it means I get to explore space. Imagine seeing Jupiter with your own eyes and seeing the swirling clouds and the great red spot. Or getting to see a brown dwarf, or a rogue planet wandering through space without a star, or a chaotic three body system etc. The possibilities are endless and it's all absolutely fascinating!