Ep. 179 - Steve Kotler: Tomorrowland: The Future is Rich (in Possibility)
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3D Printing
3D printing is set to revolutionize space colonization by enabling the construction of structures using extraterrestrial resources. explains that the high cost of transporting materials from Earth, approximately $10,000 per pound, makes it essential to develop the ability to print in space. This advancement is crucial for building space stations and other structures that humans can inhabit. Kotler highlights the significance of recent developments, stating, "What they did last week was literally like a huge step forward for us colonizing space, which sounds crazy, but if you want to talk about where we're going in the next century, at least my next book, not the one I'm working on now, but the one after that, it's about the four largest exodus, four enormous exoduses that are all happening this century, one of which is into virtual reality. Another is going to be into space." 1
Colonization Challenges
The challenges of space colonization extend beyond technological hurdles, touching on human longevity and adaptation. and discuss the potential for extending human lifespan, with Kotler mentioning Peter Diamandis's belief in turning 100 into the new 60. However, Kotler expresses skepticism about the desire to live indefinitely, pondering the implications of such advancements. He shares, "Peter and I have had arguments that he doesn't understand he wants to live forever. And I'm like, well okay, that's great, but you're making an awfully big bet that this is the best thing that there is." 2