New Planet: Earth-Like | Would You Go?

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The discussion revolves around the idea of traveling to an Earth-like planet that is reachable within a reasonable timeframe using new spaceship technology. Participants express a preference for a round trip rather than colonization, with some humorously contemplating the social dynamics of a new settlement, such as the gender ratio and potential for population growth. There are playful comments about naming the planet and the desire for personal comforts, like watching cartoons. Some participants express a desire for solitude upon arrival, while others joke about the implications of bringing women along. Overall, the conversation blends excitement about space travel with lighthearted banter about survival and social structures on a new planet.
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It is Earth like, and reachable in a reasonable time, with new spaceship design, only (basic) tools and equiptment can be transported with you,
would you go?
 
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round trip or colonization?

If its a visit sign me up. If not then Il stay here.
 
Azael said:
round trip or colonization?

If its a visit sign me up. If not then Il stay here.

Hmmm, may be it could be advertized as round trip :rolleyes:
 
wolram said:
It is Earth like, and reachable in a reasonable time, with new spaceship design, only (basic) tools and equiptment can be transported with you,
would you go?
Only if I can get on PF, watch Bugs Bunny cartoons and have the final say of who can go to the new planet. :devil:
 
Evo said:
Only if I can get on PF, watch Bugs Bunny cartoons and have the final say of who can go to the new planet. :devil:

There would be about four men to every woman to start with :biggrin:
 
hell yeah, i could just set a flag on a mountain and name it on my first name!
and chose the biggest sea on the plalet to be my swimming pool!
 
wolram said:
There would be about four men to every woman to start with :biggrin:
Oooh, you're one of my choices right? You "are" coming, right? There isn't a "How to serve man" book involved, is there? :rolleyes:
 
i would name the planet... "ib" ... its such a good name :P

but what is reachable ? 50 years ? :P

i can't live 50 years without my noodles and... noodles...
 
Evo said:
Oooh, you're one of my choices right? You "are" coming, right? There isn't a "How to serve man" book involved, is there? :rolleyes:

I am going, and hope to not see another human for at least two years, after that time i may venture out and capture me a female.:biggrin:
 
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Everyone note: physics lab equipment doesn't count as basic tools and equipment.

Or does it?
 
  • #11
Office_Shredder said:
Everyone note: physics lab equipment doesn't count as basic tools and equipment.

Or does it?

That would depend on you, if you think you can survive with only lab equipment :biggrin:
 
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wolram said:
There would be about four men to every woman to start with :biggrin:
Why bring the woman? :confused:
 
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arildno said:
Why bring the woman? :confused:
:smile: :biggrin:
 
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Like my wife says: If they can put a man on the moon, why can't they put all of them on the moon?

As to the question, I would go for the ride, not for the destination.
 
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wolram said:
There would be about four men to every woman to start with :biggrin:
That let's me off the hook.

wolram said:
I am going
Likewise... :-p
 
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if you want build up the population fast
4 women per man would work better
 
  • #17
ray b said:
if you want build up the population fast
4 women per man would work better

:smile: :smile: :smile: I bet we'd still find a way to screw up that planet too though...
 
  • #18
arildno said:
Why bring the woman? :confused:

Greedy or what? , mind you if genetic engineering has gone to
the extremes of male reproduction :smile:
 

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