Molecules on Mars & Our Future on Earth
Molecules on Mars & Our Future on Earth
10th June 2018
Twice in the last week or so I’ve seen mention of our living on another planet in the future and/or in space itself. My thoughts on this:
Firstly, another planet capable of supporting us is going to be a very long way away in terms of travel. That would be the first hurdle. It would need to have suitable atmosphere, air etc. Drinkable water, edible plants and animals. Suitable gravity. At a suitable evolutionary period. Ie. we would have trouble with a dinosaur period for example. Then there is the problem of our immunity to anything this other planet could expose us to and anything we may expose it to also. Then there may be the issue of an already existent dominant species, because on a planet that could support our species, depending upon what period the planet is at, we could find that we weren’t welcome. To that end, what would our response be to a species from a distant planet with the intent of forming a colony/civilisation on Earth?
As for living in space. Our cellular forms were never intended to ‘live’ in space. Everything is artificial, totally dependent on gadgets for air composition and bodily functions and needs. You can’t go out for a walk or for a swim at the beach. Though I’m certain space is a fascinating place, its great for a visit but living there wouldn’t be very enjoyable. Being struck by a tiny piece of matter could be perilous. There’s no throwing waste or rubbish out the hatch. No opening a window for a nice breeze. Earth is our home, it is lovelier than anywhere else we could ever visit. With all its beauty, its mountains and waterways, the most beautiful of animals and wildlife and the history of our species as we developed, in the various locations around the globe. There are those of us who have seemingly lost respect for animals and our planet, but most of us know Earth is our nirvana and wish to take good care of it.
In recent days a news story regarding molecules found on Mars. (For context, please read my ‘The Story of Mars’). It is certain that life did make every attempt on Mars until things went horribly awry. They did so early in Mars’ development however or we’d see a different Mars than the one we see today. We should find evidence of early life and signs of a significant ice age among other things when Nasa’s craft performs it’s forthcoming mission to analyse Mars’ surface depths.
By Fiona MacLeod©
Distance lends enchantment to the view.
Whatever you teach be brief what is quickly said the mind readily receives and faithfully retains while everything superfluous runs over as from a full container. Who knows much says least.