Thursday, 9 November 2023 – 16:00 WIB
VIVA – In the thrilling space journey, humans are often faced with unexpected challenges. Can you imagine having to make difficult decisions where life and death are hanging in the balance, and the only option available is to face the possibility of cannibalism in outer space?
Recently, a book entitled ‘A City on Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through?Kelly and Zach Weinersmith’s work opens the door to a terrifying discussion about the possibility of humans becoming cannibals in space. What happens if situations force us to face these difficult choices?
Illustration: Astronauts on the Space Station
Reporting from Live Science, Thursday, November 9, 2023, the scenario of cannibalism in space may sound like the plot of a scary science fiction movie, but in the world of space exploration, this ethical question is not just a fantasy. When life and death depend on difficult decisions, humans may find themselves caught in the difficult dilemma of cannibalism.
In this context, a fundamental question arises: What will we do if the need for survival drives humans to consume their fellow humans? Can we understand and accept these extreme measures as a form of survival, or are they a moral boundary that we cannot cross, even in the most difficult conditions?
The book explores a harrowing scenario in which astronauts must consider the option of “forbidden space delicacies” as a means of preserving life. While this may sound like a concept from the minds of science fiction, these considerations awaken our awareness of the uncertainties and challenges humans may face in conquering outer space.
In the ever-approaching era of space exploration, these kinds of ethical questions may no longer be mere fantasies, but become part of humanity’s preparation for previously unthinkable space challenges. Will humans be able to maintain their morality in space, or will the need for survival force them to face an unimaginable dark side?
These questions highlight the complexity of space exploration and give rise to deep reflection on the price humanity must pay to penetrate the final frontiers of the universe.
2023-11-09 09:00:22
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