Navigating the Stars: Ethical Dilemmas in Interplanetary Expansion

Hosted by Aryan Shah, Deep Shah, and Kayden-Harmony Greenstein, with guests Nakul Malik and James Austin

Are we aiming too high with our interplanetary ambitions, or are there unresolved issues closer to home that need our attention? This episode of the Viterbi Conversations in Ethics unpacks the ethical intricacies of space exploration and Mars colonization. Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on what propels our journey beyond Earth and how the technologies developed for space could revolutionize sustainability on our own planet. But at what price? Come listen and decide for yourself: Should the vast resources poured into space exploration be redirected towards more immediate terrestrial concerns? Explore these questions and more, as we discuss whether humanity’s future is written in the stars or if our priorities lie within the cradle of Earth.