should we not strive to dominate the universe with our humanly ways ?
2006-10-01 18:56:47 · 13 answers · asked by jsjmlj 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Yes, we should. There are things about ourselves that we should strive to change, but the innate urge to colonize new territories isn't one of them. The natural impulse to live masterfully in new places is good: nearly every kind of life has it in some form and to some degree. The opposite, which I'm sure some answerers will espouse, is Nihilism.
2006-10-01 19:05:32 · answer #1 · answered by David S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Humans should establish viable breeding populations off planet to insure that they can survive any disaster that might befall your planet. Any species that evolves to the point where they ask the question "Why?" has to make the attempt to survive as a species, but humanity may not muster the necessary resources to pursue this course. You may end up a footnote in galactic history. Over the centuries, your planet was a curious place to visit once or twice and was not considered very interesting . Sure, your wars showed us how undeveloped you are as a species and your infantile,(in cosmic terms) dependence on god concepts does not bode well for you. We are now showing an interest in you because it is not often that we get to observe a species commit suicide. You are so close to maturing as a sentient species and it will be a shame to see you kill yourselves. There are just not enough of you becoming rational enough to force the issue. You let the least among you determine your fate, so be it.
2006-10-02 01:29:10 · answer #2 · answered by iknowtruthismine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The universe is to large to even consider populating. The closest star to ours is so far away. About 4 Light Years and that's without stoping for food,gas,or equipment. We cannot even get people to mars and that's like 1/100 of a mm the distance compared to the closest star.
We would need to travel at least twice the speed of light just to start to take on our portion of the universe. By our portion I mean about 0.00001% of the universe. And we are so far away from obtaining Light Speed that it is almost an impossibility.
Lets Face it Earth is are home. We cannot even make settlements on the Moon let alone Mars and that's nothing compared to landing and colonizing other planets. Plus there might be resistance from other forms of life but I find it hard to believe any other race similar to ours can achieve any of this anyhow.
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I think that if all of mankind tries it best to achieve this we might be able to make ships that almost reach 2/8 of light speed by year 15300 if we are lucky that is. lol
2006-10-01 19:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by SummerRain Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows, life may have arrived here from outer space. We may be able to leave on our own steam to populate other planets. Since we've only just discovered extra-solar system planets within the last decade, it will be a very very long time before we are capable of moving elsewhere beyond our solar system. But there is no reason why evolution should be confined to Earth. If we move to another planet, we will change. Unfortunately, you and I will be long dead when (if) that occurs.
2006-10-01 19:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course we should spread out, just as soon as possible.
No, we should not try to dominate the universe. Nor should we go out into the universe seeking to be dominated.
2006-10-01 19:14:18 · answer #5 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not doing much next weekend. I say YEA BABY sounds shagadelic! I think a little domination can be healthy. Lets plot a course. I will stop at the drug store and pick up some supplies.
2006-10-01 19:44:52 · answer #6 · answered by Any Key! Push Me 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the agnostic/atheist: Yes, we should. We have discovered truly new worlds. There must be some out there we can exist upon. We are explorers; always have been always will be.
For the devoutly religious: Yes, we should. Somewhere it is mentioned that "God" told us to go forth and be fruitful or plentiful or whatever. "God" created the universe. "God" put other sources of energy --i.e. stars, and other planets around those stars. So, one could argue they were put there for us to use and be plentiful upon.
So, to sum up: Yes, we should.
2006-10-01 20:55:14 · answer #7 · answered by quntmphys238 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We could try but that may not work out too well. We have yet to find a planet that could support life how we know it. Without enough oxygen, water, heat, cold, etc. we couldn't survive. If we did manage to find another habitable planet that would be a good idea though.
2006-10-06 01:55:20 · answer #8 · answered by Krissy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure, pollute the universe same as we have done with the earth. on the bright side - maybe there's something nastier than us out there, and we will eventually get their attention.
2006-10-05 16:41:57 · answer #9 · answered by BrettO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"should" implies a "value-judgement"
making this question a "what is your belief-position on the supremacy of the human race?"
"What place does humility take in your scale of values?"
2006-10-01 19:01:46 · answer #10 · answered by atheistforthebirthofjesus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋