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Would it be possible to colonize the North Pole? I was just wondering.
Can We Colonize the North Pole?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the feasibility of colonizing the North Pole, exploring various perspectives on the concept, including the challenges posed by the environment and the motivations for such an endeavor.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
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Main Points Raised
- Some participants argue that colonization is impossible due to the lack of land, emphasizing that the North Pole consists primarily of drifting pack ice and ocean.
- Others propose that while colonization may be challenging, it could be feasible with a plan, suggesting the use of icebreakers and year-round supplies.
- A participant questions the rationale behind wanting to live in such a harsh environment, highlighting the unappealing nature of the North Pole.
- There is mention of historical attempts at establishing a presence in the Arctic, such as Fletcher's Ice Island, which served as a manned research station.
- Some suggest that future opportunities may arise with an ice-free ocean, potentially allowing for ship-based communities in the Arctic.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally disagree on the feasibility and desirability of colonizing the North Pole, with multiple competing views presented regarding the environmental conditions and potential motivations.
Contextual Notes
There are unresolved assumptions regarding the definition of colonization in this context, as well as the practical implications of living in such an extreme environment.
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Responses have to be longer than three characters, so take this first sentence as excess verbiage. The simple, three character answer is
No.
No.
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Dr Lots-o'watts
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I say yes.
I don't see why anyone would want to, but if you really did, I could make you a plan.
I don't see why anyone would want to, but if you really did, I could make you a plan.
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Studiot
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I don't see why not, so long as you were a cold water fish. The North Pole is ocean.
The South Pole is land.
The South Pole is land.
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What, exactly, are you going to colonize?
Hint: There is no land. There is only drifting pack ice.
Hint: There is no land. There is only drifting pack ice.
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Dremmer said:
Been there, done that. The north pole, along with the south pole, Britain, France, Southern Italy&Sicily, Russia, Canada belong to US!
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Robot B9
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More interesting is not the answer but the reason. Why would anyone want to live on the ocean above the north pole?
Even if you could wall off all the entrances to the artic ocean and drained it and had some "dry land" it would not be a very nice place to live.
Even if you could wall off all the entrances to the artic ocean and drained it and had some "dry land" it would not be a very nice place to live.
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Dr Lots-o'watts
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D H said:
Anchor in an icebreaker of arbitrary size and shape and supply it year long. I didn't say it'd be cheap, but it's still cheaper than other places some people dream of colonizing.
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DaleSwanson
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Although not a colony, this is certainly interesting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletcher%27s_Ice_Island"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fletcher%27s_Ice_Island"
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Various groups have proposed ship based ocean going communities. A colony of such, establishing itself in the Arctic, might be well placed to take advantage of the opportunities afforded by an ice free ocean that will be available in a couple of decades.D H said: