cover of episode Space Policy Edition: The Tricky Ethics of Space Settlement

Space Policy Edition: The Tricky Ethics of Space Settlement

2023/3/3
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Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

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Humanity is on the cusp of attempting permanent settlement on other worlds. But who gets to go? How will we govern ourselves or enforce laws off Earth? How can you have property rights, labor rights, or even individual rights when the very air you breathe is limited and potentially controlled by your employer? Dr. Erika Nesvold, astrophysicist and author of the new book “Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space” explores the ethical challenges facing our species as it dips its toe into living beyond our home planet.

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