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Moreover, the psychological implications of living in extreme isolation present another significant barrier. Living in an environment devoid of natural stimuli would likely lead to mental health challenges. Depressed or stressed individuals may struggle to retain productivity, posing yet another risk to survival.
The Question of Resources and Terraforming
The challenges of resource management can hardly be overstated—water must be extracted from ice, and breathable air produced on demand. While terraforming sounds like a possible solution to make Mars more hospitable, expert analyses suggest this would take thousands of years and require technology beyond our current capabilities.