Category Archives: Philosophy of science

The Lunar Anthropic Principle

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Paul Spudis

New post over at Air & Space on what I am calling the “Lunar Anthropic Principle.”  Is humanity destined to live on the Moon?  Comment here, if desired.

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Humans and Robots — Again

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Paul Spudis

I continue my musings on this perennial topic (and its relevance to the recent Presidential announcement) in a new post at Air & Space.  Comment here, if desired.

Posted in Lunar development, Lunar exploration, Lunar Science, Philosophy of science, planetary exploration, space policy, space technology | 15 Comments

Are Humans Needed on the Moon?

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Paul Spudis

During my recent appearance on The Space Show, a caller questioned the need for people on the Moon. If teleoperated robots can be used to mine resources, manufacture useful products, and set up a lunar outpost, as I have proposed, … Continue reading →

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Why We Go To The Moon – A Mission Statement

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Paul Spudis

I have a new blog post up at Air & Space on the need for a “mission statement” for our return to the lunar surface.  I advocated this during the VSE days, but lost that argument.  I believe this to … Continue reading →

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More Than Life Itself: Some Heretical Thoughts

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Paul Spudis

In a letter to Space News, current CEO of The Planetary Society, Bill Nye, expounds on his belief that the search for life on Mars is the both the principal rationale and objective of human spaceflight. Many members of the … Continue reading →

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Science Publishing – Some Skepticism Required

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Paul Spudis

I have a new post up at Air & Space about the current scandal of fake papers being published in scientific journals, the breakdown of the peer review process, poor scholarship among some scientists and “expertise” derived from Google searches.  … Continue reading →

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“Overthrowing” Science?

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Paul Spudis

I enjoyed watching a couple of movies during the holidays. Covering important historical events, they detailed the back stories behind major scientific developments. Einstein and Eddington, a BBC production from a few years ago (available on YouTube), is a dramatization … Continue reading →

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