Just Ask Ben Franklin...

Leading on from the question of economics, does the settlement of Mars need a justification anyway? We humans struggle with debates about the meaning of life. It has led us into horrific conflict and slaughter throughout history. Life should be a joy if we can make it so. Why not espouse joyful adventure for its own pure sake; a celebration of what it is to be human. And Mars is a joyful adventure if ever there was one! Perhaps Benjamin Franklin summed up human meaning and purpose best in his tongue in cheek question in response to the bean counters of his day, when he simply asked..... 'What is the use of a new born baby?'