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submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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A book review on the latest Weinersmith creation. It’s true, there is so much we don’t know.

Just throwing this out there on this forum because missing technology is the problem that kills the dream of Mars, according to the authors.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Because Antarctica lacks water

We're not exactly hurting for water

And some of the most protein-rich waters on the planet.

This doesn't require building a civilization of any sort

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

We’re not exactly hurting for water

This doesn’t require building a civilization of any sort

I guess you're the kind of fantasist that believe they invent food at the supermarket, eh?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

California is a localized problem, as all water shortages are, because we live on a fucking water planet.

Fishing does not require supermarkets. It requires driving a boat to where fish are, then driving home.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

because we live on a fucking water planet.

So... not like Mars?

It requires driving a boat

And the boat will be useful on Mars because...?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

You're talking about Antarctica. Pick a topic.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Pick a topic.

Soooo... you agree that Antarctica has tons of resources which Mars doesn't.

Remind me... which one is your hero Phony Stark planning to build his capitalist Utopia in again?