Should We Colonize Other Planets? by Adam Morton (Paperback Book)

John Wiley and Sons Ltd

As humans continue to degrade and destroy our planet\u2019s resources, leading to predictions of total ecological collapse, some (such as the entrepreneur Elon Musk) now suggest that a human colony elsewhere may be our species\u2019 best hope for survival.\nAdam Morton examines extra-terrestrial colonization plans with a critical eye. He makes a strong case for colonization \u2013 just not by human beings. Humans live relatively short lives and, to survive, require large amounts of food and water, very specific climatic conditions and an oxygen-rich atmosphere. We can create colonists that have none of these shortcomings.\nReflecting compassionately on the nature of existence, Morton argues that we should treat the end of the human race in the same way that we treat our own deaths: as something sad\n\nShould We Colonize Other Planets?\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that the ;