Psychic Space, Colonization

2014 ◽  
pp. 1533-1535
Author(s):  
Esther Rapoport
Keyword(s):  
Space Colonization

scholarly journals Inevitable future: space colonization beyond Earth with microbes first

2019 ◽  
Vol 95 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose V Lopez ◽  
Raquel S Peixoto ◽  
Alexandre S Rosado
Keyword(s):  
Potential Space ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Planetary Protection ◽  
Overwhelming Evidence ◽  
Future Space ◽  
Private Research ◽  
Life On Earth ◽  
Space Colonization ◽  
Future Plans

ABSTRACT Based on modern microbiology, we propose a major revision in current space exploration philosophy and planetary protection policy, especially regarding microorganisms in space. Mainly, microbial introduction should not be considered accidental but inevitable. We hypothesize the near impossibility of exploring new planets without carrying and/or delivering any microbial travelers. In addition, although we highlight the importance of controlling and tracking such contaminations—to explore the existence of extraterrestrial microorganisms—we also believe that we must discuss the role of microbes as primary colonists and assets, rather than serendipitous accidents, for future plans of extraterrestrial colonization. This paradigm shift stems partly from the overwhelming evidence of microorganisms’ diverse roles in sustaining life on Earth, such as symbioses and ecosystem services (decomposition, atmosphere effects, nitrogen fixation, etc.). Therefore, we propose a framework for new discussion based on the scientific implications of future colonization and terraforming: (i) focus on methods to track and avoid accidental delivery of Earth's harmful microorganisms and genes to extraterrestrial areas; (ii) begin a rigorous program to develop and explore ‘Proactive Inoculation Protocols’. We outline a rationale and solicit feedback to drive a public and private research agenda that optimizes diverse organisms for potential space colonization.

A Choice of Catastrophes: Common Arguments for Space Colonization

2012 ◽  
pp. 113-149
Author(s):  
Cameron M. Smith ◽  
Evan T. Davies
Keyword(s):  
Space Colonization

scholarly journals From Literature to Image—Aesthetic Features of Space Megastructure Cities in American Sci-Fi Movies

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 116-121
Author(s):  
Zhi Li ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Science Fiction ◽  
Digital Design ◽  
Aesthetic Value ◽  
Scene Design ◽  
Self Help ◽  
The Future ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Space Colonization ◽  
Design Style ◽  
The Impact

The concept of Space megastructures is originated from science fiction novels. They symbolize the material landscape form of a comprehensive advancement of intelligent civilization after the continuous development of technology. Space megacity is actually an expansion process of human development in the future. It is not only a transformation of space colonization but also a mapping of self-help homeland. Therefore, it is a symbol of technological optimism and a future utopia in the context of technology. In contemporary times, sci-fi movies use digital technology to translate the giant imagination in literature into richer digital image landscapes. Space giant cities are one of the most typical digital images with spectacle view, which reflects the impact of American sci-fi movie scene design on the landscape and preference that human will be living in the future. The aesthetic preferences and design principles of the future picture, and the aesthetic value of science fiction as a medium of imagination are revealed. The aim of this article is to explore the digital design style of space megastructure with utopia sense in science fiction movies, and analyzes its aesthetic connotation.

Space colonization and suffering risks: Reassessing the “maxipok rule”

Futures ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 74-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phil Torres
Keyword(s):  
Space Colonization

scholarly journals A Comparative Analysis of Space Colonization Enterprises

1985 ◽  
Vol 112 ◽  
pp. 443-447
Author(s):  
Frank D. Drake
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Population Expansion ◽  
Energy Requirements ◽  
Space Colonization

It is shown that the energy requirements for interstellar colonization exceed that for intraplanetary colonization by a factor of ten million or perhaps much more. This is offered as an argument against extensive interstellar colonization as a means of dealing with population expansion, and as a possible explanation of the Fermi paradox.

Communicative and linguistic trends in Elon Musk’s personal branding (based on Twitter publications in 2020)

2021 ◽  
pp. 7-22
Author(s):  
N. V. Davydovska
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
High Resistance ◽  
Common People ◽  
Informative Advertising ◽  
Brand Building ◽  
Personal Brand ◽  
Twitter Account ◽  
Saving Face ◽  
Personal Branding ◽  
Space Colonization

This research is dedicated to the study of the main communicative trends and linguistic specificities of Elon Musk’s personal branding. The paper analyses over 500 Tweets posted by Elon Musk in his personal Twitter account throughout 2020 and classifies them into 7 categories according to their communicative aim with regard to brand-building. According to the results of the analysis, informative, advertising, self-promotion, provocative, entertaining, bonding and saving face Tweets were singled out. We examined each group separately, tracing their influence on building, maintaining or boosting Elon Musk’s personal brand, as well as on countering threats to its status. The study analyses the most representative examples of each group and explains their role in Elon Musk’s personal branding. As part of the present research, we studied linguistic devices employed by Elon Musk within the brand-building effort and concluded that irony, codeswitching, quoting, play on words, slogans, slang abbreviations / netspeak and extralinguistic signs are the main linguistic trends of his personal branding. The research proves that Elon Musk’s personal brand is consistent, competitive and shows high resistance to the attacks of adversaries on its status and to various challenges that could undermine its authority. The paper traces how Elon Musk uses his Twitter account to present himself as a visionary for space colonization and robotization, a member of geek and meme communities, to reinforce his image of bold, charismatic and influential businessman, who appreciates real talent and does not distance himself from common people and popular culture. The study reveals Twitter to be a powerful branding source, as it has wide outreach, real-world repercussions and global significance.

Technological Imaginaries, Feasibilities, Syndromes, and Catastrophes

Dark Skies ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 104-142
Author(s):  
Daniel Deudney
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Engineering ◽  
Science Fiction ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Scale Space ◽  
Technology Governance ◽  
Existential Risk ◽  
Space Colonization ◽  
Space Activities

Space expansionism, science fiction, and space developments are intimately linked. SF from Verne, Wells, and others inspires space expansionists, and SF is shaped by space discoveries. SF makes space expansionism seem plausible but is often unbound by scientific possibility. An assessment of building block, life-engineering, and transformative technologies reveals that large-scale space activities are becoming more feasible, but creating enclosed ecologies, geo-engineering and terraforming remain doubtful. Anticipating the consequences of new technologies (technology assessment) remains difficult. Technology governance is plagued by recalcitrant syndromes. Theorists of catastrophic and existential risk view space colonization as necessary to escape a long list of possible major calamities (including hostile artificial superintelligence and misused genetic engineering for improved humans, called transhumanism). Human survival increasingly depends on competent futurism and social capacities to steer technology with reversals, regulations, and relinquishments, but these are difficult to establish and maintain. Can vital arrangements of restraint survive large-scale space expansion?

Space colonization as a tool for teaching anthropology

1986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas L. Melchionne ◽  
Steven L. Rosen
Keyword(s):  
Space Colonization
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