TED Talks Daily Civilization on the Moon -- and what it means for life on Earth | Jessy Kate Schingler
Oct 8, 2020
Jessy Kate Schingler, a space policy researcher, discusses the thrilling possibility of human life on the Moon within the next decade. She explores governance and resource management challenges for lunar colonization, emphasizing how these issues mirror those on Earth. Schingler argues that the Moon can serve as a model for innovative solutions to global problems like climate change. She also delves into the ethical implications of managing lunar resources, advocating for collaborative governance as humanity ventures into this new frontier.
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Moon as a Template
- The moon isn't a blank slate, but a template for solving Earth's challenges.
- Its governance agreements require thinking beyond borders, similar to global issues like climate change.
Outer Space Treaty's Impact
- The Outer Space Treaty alters how laws are made by requiring free access to celestial bodies.
- It also states that these bodies are not subject to national appropriation, challenging traditional state sovereignty.
Commons-Based Approaches
- Global commons, like the moon, require collaboration for management and protection.
- Commons-based approaches offer new ways to think about property and resource management when traditional methods don't apply.