The article explores humanity's longstanding fascination with space and the ethical implications of colonizing other celestial bodies, particularly the Moon. Grounded in a conversation between a mother and daughter about space exploration, it raises questions about the legitimacy of establishing communities in space, paralleling historical colonization. Despite advancements in our understanding of the cosmos, including the discovery of thousands of exoplanets, no evidence of life has been found yet. It emphasizes the need for ethical considerations in our efforts toward space exploration and colonization, reflecting on humanity's place in the universe.
"I have been talking to my daughter about Artemis. She asked me what right did we have to establish a community on the Moon. I compared our exploration to Columbus."
"There's a lot to unpack here: from the Moon to space law to the rest of the Solar System and galaxy, including many ethical issues, while simultaneously being supremely limited by our ignorance at present."
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