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Ethics in Space

Brian Green, director, technology ethics, published on Daily Nous.

"The arguments in favor of exploring space involve developing science and technology (and indeed space exploration has already resulted in incredible gains in knowledge and technology as well, such as GPS), preserving the human species (and other Earth life) off-planet in case of existential disaster, and seeking human purpose in the cosmos. But we have to ask, ethically, is it worth it?"

Brian Green, director, technology ethics, published on Daily Nous.

Feb 22, 2021
Ethics
media,technology,space