Why Space Colonization Discussions Annoy Me

[roseembolism]

I always find myself in the position of saying the equivalent of "Your plan to cheaply reach the South Pole is neat, but I think you really should start heavier clothing than bathing suits, and there's no trees there for you to chop down for firewood".

And for some reason they call me a naysayer.

Comments

[en-ki.livejournal.com]

Argh. Successfully colonizing the south pole and living there for a few years without resupply really does seem like a prerequisite for doing the same in space.