Will space travel ever become a safe mode of transportation in the year 2050?

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The forum discussion centers on the future of space travel and its potential safety by the year 2050. Participants reflect on historical technological predictions that proved incorrect, emphasizing the unpredictability of future advancements. Key points include the need for significant improvements in safety measures for space travel, akin to those developed for automobiles, and the role of visionary thinkers like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates in shaping technology. The conversation highlights the challenges of imagining future technologies and the importance of innovation in overcoming limitations.

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I'm 36 and if any of you youngsters give me any **** I'll kick your butt and take about 15 years off your life expectancy.
 
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i don't see how people can expect so much from the future. I'm sure a lot will change, but like, haven't we learned a lesson from history? you people are talking about expansion (colonizing space) and mechanization (even the matrix!) haven't you considered the ecological consequences there will be if the human race continues its course? we already have global warming, extinction of loads of fauna and flora, loss of natural resources, overpopulation and it seems like most people would sell their soul if the price was right. Humanity is so out of touch. Nature will balance things out, likely sooner rather than later...
 
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Gale said:
i don't see how people can expect so much from the future. I'm sure a lot will change, but like, haven't we learned a lesson from history? ... haven't you considered the ecological consequences there will be if the human race continues its course? we already have global warming, extinction of loads of fauna and flora, loss of natural resources, overpopulation
I believe we are recognizing and doing something about our impact on the ecological consequences of our present path. Those who have already advanced through economic and industrial growth, recognize and are taking steps to live in harmony with their environment. The problem is how long this social consciousness & responsibility will take on a global scale. If you haven't had a chance, check out Kaku's book Visions, he does a nice job discussing this.
 

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