Yes, space exploration is critical but we need to do it for the right reasons. And Bezos and other futurists want it without awareness or regard for the socio-economic system that has created hell on earth. So dump the earth and take our destruction into space? How about we change our worldview and socio-economic system and do it for the right reasons? And invest most of our time, energy and money into saving this world?
"The saying 'it’s easier to imagine the end of the world than to
imagine the end of capitalism' is very clear in Bezos’ future
imaginings. He is unable to challenge the capitalist system from which
he’s derived so much wealth. Thus the only positive future he can
imagine involves leaving the only planet habitable to human beings. [...] We don’t need space colonies; we need to get rid of billionaires and
let the future be decided collectively, instead of letting a few
powerful men rule the world."
Their are alternatives to capitalism consistent with the above. As but
one example see "From capitalism to the collaborative commons" in this
journal issue.
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