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#093: Going to Mars & the Elon Musk Paradox Feat. Lindsay DeMarchi - recorded 9th July 2022
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With astrophysicist and poet Lyndsay, we take a deep-dive into the benefits and harms that come from the Mars exploration & her unusual journey into academia. This is part 1 of a two-part series.
We cover:
// Her unusual journey into academia.
// How we are related to dead stars.
// The ethical issues on the mission to Mars.
// The colonial language & attitude that is continually applied to space exploration.
// Elon Musk’s mission and the lack of scientists being part of the big decisions.
// Starlink’s satellites posing a huge threat to observational physics.
// Who does Starlink’s satellites truly benefit?
// The benefits and harms that come from Mars exploration.
// A lawless Mars.
// Why are we so curious about finding life on other planets?
// Is an Armageddon-like event a likely threat?
Timestamps:
[00:17:01] "The intersection of science and spirituality: Exploring near-death experiences"
[00:21:57] "Embracing the Unknown: A Personal Belief on Death"
[00:35:43] "Elon Musk and the ethics of space travel"
[00:44:16] "Surviving a 7-month trip to Mars"
[00:50:32] "The Cost of Colonizing Mars: Private Whim?"
[00:55:26] "Contemplating Life: Poets and Physicists' Perspectives"
[01:03:51] "Can Life on Other Planets Save Humanity?"
Next week in part 2:
// What are black holes and how are they created?
// What’s behind a black hole?
// What happens to the content in the black hole?
// What happens to the spatial coordinates after a black hole has gone through it?
// Multiverses.
// String theory for beginners.
// How are we still around as a species?
Find Lindsay https://www.lindsaydemarchi.com Her podcast: Go Ask Alice.
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