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On one hand we will likely go "out there" because it is in our nature to explore and despite the apparent fact that such creatures as alligators have enjoyed long lineage by staying put, exploration has worked rather well for humans.
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Exploration of space is our future. There is no doubt about that, However we cannot use the old paradigm of exploration for exploitation as we have done on earth. Natural resource will always be far more easily exploited within the life supporting sphere of earth.
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When people speak of pragmatism in the same breath as space exploration especially in a derogatory or even merely dismissive way I have to wonder if either they were alive and relatively aware of the outside world circa 1965 or have actually thought through such conditions as population growth and human progress.
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I’m 48 and a huge fan of both science and science fiction, however there is a clear separation from what is Hollywood fantasy and what is scientificlly practical and economical.
From studying cyclical patterns of evolution and systems theory I believe we will eventually connect up with the cosmos as currents of information increase, and
will enhance human existence., and possibly put us in contact with intelligent beings.
It seems the natural way of life, But we should realize the evolutionary trend here. Physical travel, trade goods etc are of less importance compared to information and communication.
Information exploration is the future.
I remember the Moon landing and how it made me “feel” proud and privileged to be alive at that time, however I learned much more from scientist collecting light and radio signals from space. The earth does not need more metal, we need to heighten our awareness of what's really out there and the sky is not the limit, just the speed of light.
