Becoming an Interstellar Species
Isaac Arthur・2 minutes read
Becoming an interstellar species presents challenges due to vast distances, but genetic engineering and diverse environments could expedite the process. Various propulsion methods and colonization strategies are explored, emphasizing the need for careful planning and collaboration in interstellar travel.
Insights
- Genetic engineering and exposure to diverse environments can foster species diversity faster than interstellar travel, which would take billions of years at modern spacecraft speeds.
- Technologies like digital DNA copies and printed DNA strands offer potential solutions for interstellar colonization without the need to transport living organisms, showcasing innovative approaches to space exploration.
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Recent questions
How long would it take to colonize the galaxy?
Around a billion years.