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    1. …in reply to @Robotbeat
      @Robotbeat I'm agnostic about the overall ethics of culturally motivated expansion.
  1. …in reply to @CarwilBJ
    @Robotbeat But people motivated by cultural goals will make different choices than people motivated by preserving the future of terrestrial life.
    1. …in reply to @CarwilBJ
      @Robotbeat It strikes me that choosing Mars as a backup over say, the moon or Antártica, indicates motives other than life preservation.
      1. …in reply to @CarwilBJ
        @Robotbeat And many space enthusiasts are happy to claim these other goals. Great. But then "backup in case of planetary catastrophe" is more of a marketing slogan than a strategic goal.