A Hobbesian qualm with space settlement

Tachibana, Koji

doi:10.1016/j.futures.2019.02.011

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“…As noted above, not only would the embryo colonists be born into stable 'living worlds', having food, oxygen, warmth and water, but they would also be part of a growing social unit. Compare their level of security to that of colonists in a lunar or O'Neill-type space colony, who in their hermetically sealed confinements would always have to fret about such basic needs; would likely slowly decline in their behaviour and moral state (Tachibana, 2019;Kovic, 2021); and could end up suffering in isolation, like David Vetter, the famous 'boy in the bubble' (Oman-Reagan, 2019). The aberration risk discussed by Kovic (2021) that millions of people could be condemned to lives of suffering due to genetic illnesses or other causes would be minimized in ESC.…”

Section: Space Ectogenesis Is Biologically and Bioethically Soundmentioning

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Space ectogenesis: securing survival of humans and Earth life with minimal risks – reply to Szocik

Edwards

2021

International Journal of Astrobiology

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Assuming that securing the long-term survival of humans and Earth life is a valid goal, we briefly compare the strategies of building standard space colonies, such as on Mars, and embryo space colonization (ESC). In ESC embryos of humans and other Earth species would be sent to exoplanets and raised there via ectogenesis and android assistants. We find that the potential for securing long-term survival is far greater for ESC than for standard colonies, while the bioethical and other risks are far fewer.

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Section: Space Ectogenesis Is Biologically and Bioethically Soundmentioning

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Space ectogenesis: securing survival of humans and Earth life with minimal risks – reply to Szocik

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2021

International Journal of Astrobiology

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“…Research on Earth focusing on similar settings, both related to space and unrelated directly, have provided invaluable knowledge and insights. See these publications, which provide important examples (although a large number of others exist as well) [13,[38][39][40][41].…”

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Astrosociology on Mars

Pass¹

2020

Mars Exploration - A Step Forward

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This chapter focuses on the importance and need to focus much more strongly on the social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and arts regarding the study of space issues, and Mars issues specifically. The particular focus here deals with the vital need to balance planning for Martian settlements between the two major branches of science [i.e., (1) the physical and natural sciences plus the STEM disciplines and fields and (2) the social sciences, humanities, and arts]. The current focus on settling Mars is on transportation issues and physical infrastructure construction of habitats or cities. In contrast, the arguments made here support the idea that planning for Martian settlements must include the "other" branch of science, and this extends to the monitoring of social interactions and other forces associated with the complexities generated by a growing population existing in an isolated and dangerous ecosystem on another planet. On Earth, the social sciences are vital and they will be on Mars as well. Astrosociology is a multidisciplinary academic field that studies issues related to space exploration, settlement, and other issues from social-scientific perspective, and it is complementary to the so-called "hard" sciences. Collaboration on a much more extensive basis is already overdue.

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“…Additionally, an anticipated challenge unique to LDSE, though not yet experienced, is the Earth-out of-view phenomenon. Earth, and its familiar aspects, will gradually wane from view, creating the potential for depression, anxiety, and loss of commitment (Kanas & Manzey, 2008; Tachibana, 2019). Advanced automated systems may relieve crew workload by handling navigation duties, but over time, other day-to-day activities will begin to feel monotonous (e.g., Palinkas et al, 2004; Sandal, 2004; Stuster, 2011), and the crew may find themselves welcoming any event that may break up their day-to-day activities.…”

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Team Self-Maintenance during Long-Duration Space Exploration: A Conceptual Framework

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Fedele

Wilder

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Hum Factors

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Objective We developed a conceptual framework of Team Self-Maintenance (TSM) within long-duration space exploration (LDSE), which we define as the process of monitoring, adjusting, and maintaining the psychological well-being of a team in the absence of external support. Background Specific to LDSE and isolated, confined, and extreme (ICE) environments, periods of routine can have a debilitating effect on the crew’s well-being and performance, and TSM is a critical process for avoiding these detrimental effects. Method Based on themes drawn from nine subject matter expert interviews combined with an extensive literature review on related concepts, we developed an integrative conceptual framework of the key inputs, processes, and outputs involved in TSM within LDSE contexts. Results Our TSM framework suggests team well-being as a key outcome that must be maintained during LDSE and information sharing, self-regulation, resource recovery, and emotional support as the key processes that enable team well-being. We also identify several contextual inputs that can serve as intervention points for enabling effective TSM. Conclusion Our framework suggests that future research and practice aimed at effective LDSE should emphasize team well-being, rather than just performance, and that there are many open questions in terms of how teams will manage their own socio-emotional needs (e.g., conflict, recovery activities, and boredom) without external systems and support. Application This conceptual framework describes the primary inputs, processes, and outcomes involved in the team self-maintenance process. This framework reflects context-specific theorizing most likely to be applicable only to LDSE contexts.

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A Hobbesian qualm with space settlement

Cited by 10 publications

References 8 publications

Space ectogenesis: securing survival of humans and Earth life with minimal risks – reply to Szocik

Space ectogenesis: securing survival of humans and Earth life with minimal risks – reply to Szocik

Astrosociology on Mars

Team Self-Maintenance during Long-Duration Space Exploration: A Conceptual Framework

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