Quote Originally Posted by Williamsmith View Post
The carbon footprint is a useless metric for changing human behavior. In fact, it is counterproductive. Yes, we need to be more mindful of our impact on others and the environment. But yes, we also need to continue growth, meaning research and development of promising technology. We once thought moon exploration was silly. How about colonizing Mars? There is no point in being satisfied with less. None.
How will humans fuel and fund such massive operations?