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KirisBeuller t1_ir0iv62 wrote

Reply to comment by solidcordon in what is the real reason for SpaceX trying to "colonize Mars"? by dMartian-official

You don't need laws in a brand new society. If you aren't vibing with everyone else or aren't being helpful then good luck surviving alone.

"What does this job pay?"

"Food and a place to sleep. Take it or leave it."

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solidcordon t1_ir0jstt wrote

Ah yes, free market slavery.

"It's my way or the airlock".

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KirisBeuller t1_ir0k015 wrote

Yep. Helping or hurting. If you're old/young enough to participate then your ass better be part of what's going on.

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solidcordon t1_ir0rhbw wrote

Splendid. The children of these freely associating economic actors... do they get the option to fly back to earth free of charge?

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KirisBeuller t1_ir0rtz7 wrote

Nope. They get to be part of creating a new world once they're capable of helping.

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