04-09-2015, 07:05 PM
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Originally posted by randomq
"Why is Astronomy Important?" http://arxiv.org/pdf/1311.0508
There are also articles out there on the almost $60 million direct / $30 million indirect that astronomy brings to the Big Island economy. And the $1 million in "THINK" funds, which are apparently given to and allocated by local organizations.
Of all the benefits inspired or discovered by astronomy, I'm looking forward to fusion, which will mean the end to hunger, water shortages, pollution, and global warming. A lot of great things become possible with unlimited free clean energy...
Soon... http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/product...usion.html
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The world will become so messed up with free energy. And people will be unrecognizably fat with lifespans around 25. And despite this, populations will soar. A pipe dream to some for decades, would be a nightmare. A ridiculously lazy and SCARY scenario for human destiny brought to you by the major shareholders of Lockheed Martin.
NICE group demonstrating by the airport today! Lots of honking, smiles, etc.