Can the Genesis Project really seed the galaxy with robots?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of the Genesis Project, which aims to deploy robots to seed life across the galaxy. Participants express skepticism about the timeline proposed in the article, suggesting that 50-100 years is overly optimistic given the technological advancements required. Concerns are raised about the complexity of the project, indicating that it involves more than just launching a rocket and magnetic sail. There is a consensus that significant development is needed before such an initiative could be realized. Overall, the prospects for the Genesis Project appear uncertain in the near term.
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I think it is much too early to speculate on whether it could work. Technology could change so much between now and centuries from now.
 
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Therefore, the launch facility could see dual use and you wouldn’t need to build something new. Once that is in place one would need to test the magnetic sail. A realistic time span would hence be in the 50-100 years window.
I don't believe that 50-100 years. It takes much more than just a rocket and a sail. It needs many other things that take time to develop.
 
Johnny powell said:
https://futurism.com/genesis-project-robots-seed-galaxy-life
anorlunda said:
Please post only in English @Johnny powell
Welcome to PF, Johnny. Thanks for cleaning up the posts that had translation issues. :smile:

The OP link works for me now, so can you please post your thoughts about it? We would like to hear your thoughts before we post our responses. Thanks. :smiles:
 
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anorlunda said:
The article says:

I don't believe that 50-100 years. It takes much more than just a rocket and a sail. It needs many other things that take time to develop.
İt is impossible (:( in the near term)
 

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