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Journey to Alpha Centauri (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

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Is Proxima the Best Option?

It might be ironic if Proxima wasn't even in the Alpha Centauri system, but just passing by. That would generally mean that we're not making the journey with any hope of making an Earth too. The usual notion is that since the trip takes lifetimes, there's no reason to even contemplate Apollo-style missions. But a civilization in the 22nd century is very likely to have radical life extension technology as well as stasis options like freezing.

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