This chapter discusses the speaker's impression of Elon Musk's achievements with SpaceX and Tesla, but argues that he may not be the best person to lead us into becoming a multi-planetary species. They emphasize the need to address challenges beyond rockets, such as biology, habitat construction, and geopolitical hurdles.
Kelly Weinersmith, Professor at Rice University, discusses her book A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?
Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.
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