[aloneinkyoto]

It always troubles me when people talk about the future and futurism optimistically and without understanding the historical context and why it might be a bad idea.

For you that don't know, futurism had its roots in 20th century Italy and was a broad art and cultural movement that ultimately gave rise to fascism. It also inspired both Lenin and Hitler and merged with the ideals of industrialism to create communism (Leninism) and national socialism.

The difference is, back in those days futurism was considered avantgarde. Today it seems to be modus operandi.

And on a side note: Why would any sane person want to live in space? Going there to do some important science for a while, sure. But living in a tin-can in an insanely hostile environment for the rest of my life? Not gonna happen.

[waqf]

Why would any sane person want to live in Nevada? I hear it's mostly desert.

[aloneinkyoto]

A more apt comparison would be Antarctica. But even in Antarctica you can go outside and feel the sunshine on your face in the summer. You can't really do that on a space station or on a Mars base.

I would personally probably miss the smells and the seasons the most.