Going to Mars: Should We Fix Earth First?

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Why are we so eager to leave the planet that gave us life? From billion-dollar rockets to talk of colonizing Mars, space exploration has once again captured the world’s imagination. Yet beneath the excitement lies a harder question: should humanity look upward to the stars, or inward to the problems we’ve created at home?
As climate change accelerates, inequality widens, and political systems strain, critics argue that Mars dreams are an extravagant distraction. Supporters counter that exploration fuels innovation, unity, and the very hope we need to solve Earth’s crises. Between these visions lies a profound tension — between curiosity and responsibility, progress and preservation, ambition and humility.
Are we investing in our future—or trying to escape our present? What does our fascination with Mars reveal about human nature, and what might it cost us to chase that red horizon?
We’ll gather, coffee or tea in hand, to share perspectives and challenge assumptions about space, technology, and what it means to be stewards of both Earth and imagination.
Some subjects we’ll touch on:
· The moral trade-off: exploration vs. Obligation
· Space technology’s benefits to life on Earth
· The billionaire space race: ego, innovation, or both?
· Environmental footprints—rockets, resources, and responsibility
· The psychology of exploration: curiosity, escapism, and meaning
· Mars as myth: what it symbolizes in human culture
· Rethinking “progress”: can we thrive on Earth while reaching for the stars?
By the end of our conversation, we’ll have explored whether going to Mars represents humanity’s greatest leap forward—or a warning that we’ve lost sight of home.
When? Tuesday, November 11
What time? 8 PM New York/ 7 PM Chicago/ 5 PM LA
Who participates? Global minds from all over the world
How many people per group? A maximum of 9 people per debating group to maximize experience
How much? We only charge a small contribution of 5 USD which covers our costs and allows us to sponsor people who wouldn’t be able to connect otherwise
First time? Drop us a line and you can participate for FREE 😊
And if I don’t like it? No risk involved. We’ll give you a complete refund
Do I have to prepare? It’s not mandatory, but if you like there’s Food for Thought videos
How do I connect? You’ll receive a link in your email max. 24 hours after payment
Everyone is welcome, together with their plus ones, ideas, and perspectives.
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