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space-exploration2 years ago•4 min saved

Jeff Bezos Envisions Trillion Humans Thriving in Massive Space Stations

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, believes that AI is more likely to save humanity than cause its extinction. He envisions a future where a trillion humans live in huge cylindrical space stations, known as O'Neill colonies, rather than colonizing other planets. Bezos argues that these space colonies, built using materials from the Moon and asteroids, would support a population 125 times larger than Earth's current population. He also expresses optimism about the future of AI, stating that it has the potential to help humanity develop better medicines and technologies. Bezos' vision contrasts with Elon Musk's goal of colonizing Mars.

via MarketWatch|

#ai #future-of-humanity #jeff-bezos

space-exploration2 years ago•7 min saved

The Future of Space Colonies: A Glimpse into the Near Future.

Space experts predict that human space exploration will begin with 'technauts' who build 'gateways' near Earth, which will help a small number of human explorers build colonies on the moon and then Mars. The future of human exploration will depend on 'gateways' and autonomous 'ports' in space which will ferry human explorers to Mars and beyond. Asteroid mining, hi-tech orbiters designed by AI, and graphene-enhanced composites will be used to build space habitats. Elon Musk believes that becoming a space-faring civilization will help humanity avoid extinction due to events such as nuclear war.

via Daily Mail|

#ai #infrastructure #mars

science-and-technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Artificial Photosynthesis: The Key to Sustainable Life in Space Colonies.

Artificial photosynthesis may be the key to sustaining life beyond Earth, as it can produce oxygen and recycle carbon dioxide in one device using solar energy and water. This technology could complement existing life support systems and reduce the weight and volume of space exploration equipment. The devices could also be used to produce hydrogen or carbon-based fuels, opening up a green way for the production of energy-rich chemicals. The insights gained from designing and fabricating these devices could also help meet the green energy challenge on Earth.

via Phys.org|

#artificial-photosynthesis #carbon-dioxide-recycling #oxygen-production