Off-Earth

By Erika Nesvold,

Book cover of Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space

Book description

Can we do better in space than we’ve done here on Earth?

We’ve pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat, outfitted our space residents. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it’s not just rocket science, this thought-provoking book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Off-Earth as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

After I got all fired up about space mining with the other books, Erika Nesvold raised all sorts of questions that I hadn’t considered. What sort of “world” do I want to see when people expand across the solar system?

After reading her book, I realize that despite my urge to just get on and do it, a Wild West in space isn’t what we’re after.

From Martin's list on space mining.

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