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Originally Posted by shoot twice
Money and resources absolutely being wasted looking in outer space
for "* Junk *" that has zero impact on life on our world.
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And if scientists discover a compound/enzyme/substance on another planet that could lead to a cure for cancer or other ailments?
It's not all about searching for extraterrestrial life.
There are two types of people. Those who would walk by an abandoned building and be completely oblivious to it. And then there are those who would wander inside, take a look around...possibly learn something by exploring.
To say exploring space has "zero impact on life on our world" - is incredibly short-sighted and lacking in the basic human desire to grow and expand our knowledge.