Abstract The talk is focused on "Astropolitics: The Human Relationship to the Space Enterprise". In this context, an overview of how the on-going space revolution is essential to the future of humanity is discussed. This entails how the space revolution advances a connected worldview versus a disconnected one, and addresses energy and resources needed for Read More
Abstract As long as humanity has dreamed of other worlds and how we might get there, artists have been inspired to imagine and depict these worlds and what such amazing journeys might look like. Before the age of modern photography, explorers were frequently accompanied by artists who created drawings and paintings of the unknown regions. Read More
Abstract This talk explores an innovative approach to overcoming the energy and scalability challenges of powering the next generation of AI training infrastructures by moving data centers from Earth into orbit. As global energy demand surges due to rapid advances in AI and widespread electrification, traditional terrestrial data centers face mounting obstacles—high operating costs, cooling Read More
Abstract As humanity ventures beyond our home planet, understanding human health in space becomes paramount. This abstract focuses on the differences between astronautic exploration missions and civilian space settlements, considering various aspects: resource availability, infrastructure, biomes, social dynamics, and even legal aspects. We delve into the challenges faced by astronauts during exploration missions and the Read More
Abstract New human societies forged off-world will face unforgiving constraints imposed by their physical environment. Respecting those constraints, these societies will otherwise have wide organizational discretion. We propose that such societies should be derived from core consensual principles, identified through discussion and debate by prospective residents. All culture and law can then emanate from these Read More
