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Originally Posted by cventer
Certainly thought provoking. On an intellectual level I kind of agree. But on an emotional level I love the curiosity of human nature to attempt the impossible.
Think of all the inventions related to space research that have impacted out lives... Where would we be now without Velcro.  |
Using shoelaces
Even on an intellectual level, I can't agree with him. Despite the facts of the motivations behind and the history of the space program, his rationale smacks of insular defeatism. It's a malaise all too common these days.