The hosts discuss the motivations for pure exploration research and how it can lead to important discoveries in science, such as the laser. They also touch on the topic of the closest Earth-like planet worth visiting, Proxima Centauri.
The journey to Mars takes around 6 to 9 months, and it can only be made between Earth and Mars when the orbit is favorable, adding an interstitial waiting time.
This episode talks about the beauty and hope that comes with space exploration and the need to continue it in order to survive.
Nathan Fielder discusses how investing in great people is important for a successful future and how providing a safe childhood is essential for every kid. He shares his admiration for large families and how he loves the energy of their older kids helping out the younger ones, and expresses his appreciation for individuals like Mother Teresa who saw an issue and helped.
Space travel is a way to develop engineering skills and gain knowledge about the planet we live in. Additionally, those in the space industry often give large amounts of money to philanthropic causes.