The Next Frontier: The Case for Space Industrialization and Colonization
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The Next Frontier: The Case for Space Industrialization and Colonization by Christopher Conklin is a visionary yet grounded exploration paper of humanity's future beyond Earth, and a plea for Humanity to continue its space endeavors. Blending history, economics, science, and philosophy, this work argues that the industrialization and colonization of space are not science fiction dreams but the logical next chapter in human progress.
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