/sci/ - Science & Math

>>12288095
I'm of the opinions that humans NEED to dream and hope. Part of the current worldwide problem is that everyone's completely focused on the horrible, immovable problems of our age. 99% can't do anything to fix these problems so they become demoralized and bitter. Someone doing something extraordinary, like putting human feet on Mars, would help remind us that as a species that we're capable of doing genuinely good things, and that there are higher callings than simply keeping yourself afloat .

This is why space is so hot right now and why things like the Falcon Heavy launch got such huge and excited attention.