Cirkovic, Milan M. (2018) Space colonization remains the only long-term option for humanity: A reply to Torres. [Preprint]

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Recent discussion of the alleged adverse consequences of space colonization by Phil Torres in this journal is critically assessed. While the concern for suffering risks (s-risks) should be part of any strategic discussion of the cosmic future of humanity, the Hobbesian picture painted by Torres is largely flawed and unpersuasive. Instead, there is a very real risk that the skeptical arguments will be taken too seriously and future human flourishing in space delayed or prevented.

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Item Type:	Preprint
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID Cirkovic, Milan M. mcirkovic@aob.rs 0000-0002-6634-1321
Additional Information:	Futures, in press
Keywords:	space colonization; existential risks; futures studies; extraterrestrial intelligence; cosmic optimism
Subjects:	General Issues > Ethical Issues General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Technology General Issues > Values In Science
Depositing User:	Milan Cirkovic
Date Deposited:	29 Oct 2018 19:46
Last Modified:	29 Oct 2018 19:46
Item ID:	15207
Official URL:	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2018.09.006
DOI or Unique Handle:	10.1016/j.actaastro.2018.07.051
Subjects:	General Issues > Ethical Issues General Issues > Science and Society General Issues > Technology General Issues > Values In Science
Date:	September 2018
URI:	https://philsci-archive.pitt.edu/id/eprint/15207

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