/sci/ - Science & Math

I just found this thread, and I need to clarify some things;

#1. I am not opposed to private spaceflight. I am strongly, enthusiastically supportive of it. I was asked if NASA should continue to receive funding and said yes. That was misinterpreted as opposition to private spaceflight when in fact I support both. NASA's rightful role is performing the hard science for which no business case can be made, and the missions that are beyond the present capabilities of private industry.

#2. DrRichard decided the debate agenda. He initially pit me against someone from the synchtube who, it turned out, didn't necessarily disagree re: the topic DrRichard had chosen (the value of oceanic exploration).

#3. I don't know why some here seem to think I'm great at arguing. No more or less than anyone else. I think I just create that impression because I'm difficult to anger.


I'd actually love to have any of these debates, but they needn't be adversarial. They can be discussions rather than battles, and I think both parties may arrive at a point of understanding that leaves them feeling like they have a stronger and more cohesive position than they did before, having stress-tested it against other ideas. :3

That said, here are some more ideas for discussions:

#1. Efficiency and cleanliness of electric vehicles versus gas and hydrogen
#2. Whether we should settle and industrialize the sea, from an economic and environmental standpoint
#3. Could a post-scarcity economy work?

Jacque Cousteau...