PostsCommentsPayoutskiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence Timing 7/8: 2038-39: Transport, Compute, Defence Gates CloseI'm sure some industrious martians will look into it - would you go with all this set up for you?kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence Timing 5/8: 2036: Materials + Propellant IndependenceThe 2026 windows is possible but hard. Until we see an in-space refuel it's still up in the air.kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence Timing 3/8: The 8 Gates to Full Sovereignty kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence Timing 3/8: The 8 Gates to Full Sovereignty You raise a good point. I don't think materials will be a problem once mining is in full swing, but the machines are a factor. A couple of things may mitigate this. The…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence Timing 2/8: Window 1 (2031-32)Be whole industry of it's own - specially because it will probably stream 24/7 (with a small delay). Lot's of opportunities if you're in quick 🙂. Here are some I prepared earlier.kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence Timing 2/8: Window 1 (2031-32)Yes, lots of talk about how much the androids will need to be hardened for radiation. Being humanoid, they also have the option of wearing cloths. Radiation and dust resistance…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence Timing 1/8: The Three-Window FleetSure, this first window is the key. Even sending one ship this year should be possible as long as there is refueling. Re-use is a benefit but could still launch without it by…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence 11/12: Risks & Black SwansThe eight gates are discussed in the second part of the series 'Mars Independence Timing' in 3/8.kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence 10/12: Economy & Industry on MarsGood point, didn't quite get the right. Here's a better/clearer (I hope) explanation. (Maybe I'll update the doc with this as well if it makes more sense to you.) Mars produces…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence 7/12: Energy RoadmapYes, it's from NASA. Apparently they measure atmospheric optical depth (tau, where higher values mean more blockage). During storms, the issues is less about dust settling, but…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 2 months agoRE: Mars Independence 7/12: Energy RoadmapVertical panels will definitely help reduce the risk to dusk build up which will help. However, so storms do reduce sun a lot. Large batteries will help, but not for the big…kiwithinker (65)in #israel • 3 months agoRE: The future of food!StarTrek food replicators 🙂 I can see the potential (as long as they don't call it fish etc when it really isn't). Mars has the potential for chickens, rabbits/guinea pigs…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 3 months agoRE: Mars Independence 4/12: Social CohesionIt's easy to see a group of like minded people setting up their own independent colony. Especially if they can buy enough androids to help them set up and stay alive.kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 3 months agoRE: Mars Independence 2/12: Genetic DiversityI did look into embryo banks to as on option but the effects on pregnancy and infants won't fully be know until we get there, but socially, having children naturally is a better…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 3 months agoRE: Mars Independence 1/12: The Myth of the MillionAgreed. Initially a single location to get set up, then probably different locations for different resources. Cybertruck can travel pretty fast and pretty far between locations…kiwithinker (65)in StemSocial • 3 months agoRE: Mars Independence 1/12: The Myth of the MillionIt's actually a surprisingly small number genetically. Socially you need a few more.kiwithinker (65)in STEMSpace • 5 months agoRE: Space Exploration and NASAs Shrinking Role.Well you have a whole new world to discover if you explore SpaceX and what they do. Here's a sample.kiwithinker (65)in STEMGeeks • 5 months agoRE: Jared Isaacman, NASA or Private Commercial?He would definitely have more freedom to extend his options in the private sector, and much quicker than government every moves.kiwithinker (65)in Photography Lovers • 6 months agoRE: New Zealand's Most Photographed Tree 🇳🇿 | May 2025Sure is a classic spot an worth a visit if you're in the area. Even with other people around you still get great views.kiwithinker (65)in LeoFinance • 6 months agoRE: AI Taking Over The Music IndustryI must admit I've never been into making music before but use Suno.com a lot now to create music for poems and video posts. My stuff is only basic but it's been fun. It is…
