This decision would not be a hard to make. If I’m going to die, I want death to be swift and painless. I can not possibly imagine a more horrifying death then being trapped in space shuttle with a slowly depleting oxygen supply. Probably there would not even be a rescue attempt. The only thing to do, would be to stare at the O2 gauge as it’s slowly decreasing towards zero. I’m sure that wouldn’t be a pleasant experience. Suicide would be an option of course, which probably wouldn’t be pleasant either. It’s not death that scares me, it’s the fear of knowing that my time has come that is really horrifying. If I crash my motorcycle into a dump truck, the knowledge of a certain death would only last the split second before my head deforms against the front bumper. Somehow, that sounds much better to me.
Another reason for not going into space is that there is nothing to see out there; a sterile, cold and empty world without anything interesting. I’ve never understood the eager that some people have for a space flight. I see it as a more dangerous version of going to Antarctica, a trip without possibilities to abort and go home if you have second thoughts. What’s the interesting thing about finding some dead bacteria in the ice on Mars’ surface or under the Antarctica ice cap? Both things are uninteresting and completely useless. Both places are hostile, unable to support human life without life supporting gear. Living there is dangerous and requires that all of the crew and all of their equipment are top notch. The breaking down of an important part of equipment is not an option. This is not a risk I’m willing to take. Besides, why would I ever want to leave all the fun things here at home? Like the DVD collection of the 6th season of The Simpsons which I’m currently watching instead of finishing this English blog.
Well, I might come up with one reason to go on a space flight. The feeling of weightlessness would be kind of cool, but not worth the risk of actually going. It would be much cheaper and safer to book a ticket to the “Zero-G A300 Airbus” (http://www.esa.int/esaHS/SEM8WZ8YFDD_research_0.html), I’m sure that the 20 seconds of zero gravity would be enough for me, at least until there is a risk free alternative to the zero G experience.
Another reason for not going into space is that there is nothing to see out there; a sterile, cold and empty world without anything interesting. I’ve never understood the eager that some people have for a space flight. I see it as a more dangerous version of going to Antarctica, a trip without possibilities to abort and go home if you have second thoughts. What’s the interesting thing about finding some dead bacteria in the ice on Mars’ surface or under the Antarctica ice cap? Both things are uninteresting and completely useless. Both places are hostile, unable to support human life without life supporting gear. Living there is dangerous and requires that all of the crew and all of their equipment are top notch. The breaking down of an important part of equipment is not an option. This is not a risk I’m willing to take. Besides, why would I ever want to leave all the fun things here at home? Like the DVD collection of the 6th season of The Simpsons which I’m currently watching instead of finishing this English blog.
Well, I might come up with one reason to go on a space flight. The feeling of weightlessness would be kind of cool, but not worth the risk of actually going. It would be much cheaper and safer to book a ticket to the “Zero-G A300 Airbus” (http://www.esa.int/esaHS/SEM8WZ8YFDD_research_0.html), I’m sure that the 20 seconds of zero gravity would be enough for me, at least until there is a risk free alternative to the zero G experience.
posted by Marcus blog at 9:14 AM
2 Comments:
I am one of those persons that would do anything for a space flight and therefor I must say, do you honestly think you would die? As I picture this scenario, NASA calls and informs you that you have been chosen. Not because you're an astronaut, but because you have won a contest of some kind. In the future, going to space wont be such a big deal, I'm confident it would be safe! At least as safe as a regular flight...
As far as your other reason, that there is nothing to see, well I can´t agree on that one either! The possibility of a new perspective is enough reason for me to go! :)
The one thing I do agree on, is that a flight on Zero-G A300 would be great! But, I find space much more interesting!
Your text is well written and easy to follow! I think you are good at expressing your thoughts and ideas in a convincing way. Fortunatley I was able to resist and I still want to go to space! Keep up the good work! /Anna
I have to disagree on your statement about what space can offer. I would gladly go on the trip if I had had the curage for it, probably not for those bacterias sake, but at least for the weightlessness and the view.
Other than that particular mismatch of opinions, you have pointed out some interesting reasons for not leaving earth, and expressed your opinions with a nice, fluent and easily read language.
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