space-ethics6.785 min read Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Interplanetary Exploration
Erika Nesvold, author of "Off-Earth", explores the ethical implications of humans moving into outer space and whether they can avoid bringing along Earthly problems such as environmental destruction and social injustice. Nesvold discusses the need to avoid the harms caused by colonialism and exploitation on Earth and the importance of labour and reproductive rights in space. She also emphasizes the need for diversity among astronauts and the importance of amplifying the voices of people from all around the globe in the conversation about space exploration.
2 years ago•Source: Nature.com
