![]() While there is limited genetic evidence for such claims, that evidence suggests that exploratory behavior was selected for during rather than a cause of migration. According to the "biological interpretation" we have individual psychological or genetic tendencies to explore or migrate. These are not universal features because there are cultures and societies that have not encouraged exploration and migration. According to the "cultural interpretation," exploration and migration are essential features of human culture and society. Such a claim is unfalsifiable and should play no role in scientifically-minded space advocacy. ![]() According to the "mystical interpretation," it is part of our "destiny" as humans to explore and migrate into space. Three interpretations of the claim are considered. This paper discusses the "myth" that we have an innate drive to explore or to migrate into space. ![]() I assert that humanity should first gain more experience and knowledge before colonizing outer space, using this research to mitigate the risk to astronauts and proceed with careful consideration for the lives of potential astronauts. I am passionate about space and hope that one day humanity will colonize other worlds, but the rush to settle is dangerous and careless. More specifically, I will examine the roles that fear and stories of immortality play within selling space and how those stories are marketed. I challenge these narratives by suggesting that much of our desire to colonize space within the next decade is motivated by ego, money and romanticism. Marketers selling colonization to the public include perspectives such as biological drives, species survival, inclusiveness and utopian ideals. ![]() I argue, that with this new direction comes less regulation, raising questions regarding the ethics of sending people into outer space to colonize Mars within a decade. Private enterprise has taken the reins to venture into space, which has typically only been reserved for government agencies. Extensive media coverage regarding the proposal to send four people to Mars by 2025 has exploded recently. ![]()
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