Semi-OT: We will go to Stars.

[geoschmo]

Originally posted by Suicide Junkie:
You sound pretty pessimistic, Geo...

Given all the people in the world, I'm sure there are enough that are willing to spend the rest of their life on the ship, especially if its big enough to be somewhat comfortable.

I don't see it as pessimism as much as realism. Personally I think I'm optimistic as I still hold out some chance that the underlying assumption is wrong and we will discover a faster method of travel.

Your idea about hollowing out asteroids is interesting, and I'm sure it will be done at some point for inter system ships and habitats. But I don't see how it makes it any more practical for deep space travel. For one thing all that complicated manufacturing technology just means more things to break down.