/sci/ - Science & Math

Well it needn't be an either / or thing, but at the same time Elon has publicly stated his intention with respect to space travel is to allow some humans to escape our suffering planet, which is also a pretty shitty perspective from which to invest large sums of wealth, and contrary to the interest of most humanity.

Like, contrary to Gates, I can see how the prospect of space travel and offworld colonization is something hopeful for all humanity.

But Elon's take seems to be the opposite extreme; along the lines of being entrusted with billions from the government, but using it to say "fuck you guys, me and my rich buddies are leaving yall in the dust first chance we get".