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Originally Posted by jimbomaybe
I don't think there was any altruistic or scientific motivation on the part of the Spanish Crown, not finding a shorter way to the orient they lucked out and raped, pillaged and plundered the native americans to their great proffit, as for growing plants it would take a huge amount of energy to keep spaces warm enough for plants to grow , lacking a magnetic field the solar wind would keep draining away your atmosphere and produce much more radiation than most plants could stand
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Who said anything about altruistic motives, although it is possible. Chris was motivated in part by science. He believed the world is round and wanted to prove it. The Spanish bought into his claim for the potential gain they would receive, and the rest of Europe profited as well.
That's the way it works. Someone comes up with a possible answer to a question, but they need some kind of help or support to accomplish the necessary task. They sell it as a potential benefit to investors. The scientist/explorer gets to solve their riddle, and, if successful, the investors reap their reward.
And, often, research/exploration leads to unforeseen discoveries and benefits. And, society benefits.
Remember the old saying, "
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Seekers! Searchers! Explorers are we humans! To the Moon. To Mars. To the stars and beyond. We are made of star stuff, and to the stars we will return one day.
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