Elon Musk on why multiplanet is insurance, not a hobby.
"Eventually something will happen to Earth. Hopefully not soon."
"But either natural or man-made, that would cause the end of civilization."
Most extinction talk stays abstract. He treats it as a timeline problem β wait long enough and Earth fails, so the only durable move is a second home.
β’ One planet = one failure mode
β’ Multiplanet = longer probable lifespan for civilization
β’ Beyond the solar system = the long game
"So the probable lifespan of civilization is much greater if we're a multi-planet species, and ultimately even go beyond our solar system."
Elon Musk on why multiplanet is insurance, not a hobby.
"Eventually something will happen to Earth. Hopefully not soon."
"But either natural or man-made, that would cause the end of civilization."
Most extinction talk stays abstract. He treats it as a timeline problem β wait long enough and Earth fails, so the only durable move is a second home.
β’ One planet = one failure mode
β’ Multiplanet = longer probable lifespan for civilization
β’ Beyond the solar system = the long game
"So the probable lifespan of civilization is much greater if we're a multi-planet species, and ultimately even go beyond our solar system."