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Why the “Backup Planet” Plan Is a DANGEROUS Fantasy | Science for Sleep

What if our dream of escaping to a “backup planet” is the very thing putting Earth at risk?

In this Science for Sleep episode, we break down the seductive fantasy of colonizing Mars or another world—and why the physics, biology, and brutal reality of space travel make it far less realistic than it sounds.

You’ll learn:
The real science behind interplanetary travel and space colonization
Why other planets are incredibly hostile to human life
How “backup Earth” thinking creates a dangerous moral hazard
Why fixing Earth is scientifically easier than building a new home in space

If you’re curious about space exploration, human survival, and the future of our planet, this video will give you a grounded, science-based perspective—without the sci-fi hype.

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Chapters:
00:00 Hook: The Dream That Could Kill Us
06:11 The Origin of the Backup Planet Idea
12:55 The Brutal Physics of Space Travel
23:59 Why Other Planets Want to Kill You
35:08 The Human Body in Space: A Slow Catastrophe
47:13 The Resource Illusion: What Would It Actually Take?
59:43 The Psychology of Escapism: Why We Want to Believe
1:11:15 The Moral Hazard: How Backup Plans Enable Destruction
1:22:57 What We're Actually Good At: Fixing Earth
1:35:44 A Better Vision: Space Exploration Without Escapism
1:46:45 Rethinking Our Cosmic Responsibility
1:57:54 Conclusion: Coming Home to Earth

Sources / Further Reading:
The Rocket Equation (Tsiolkovsky’s rocket equation), Konstantin E. Tsiolkovsky
Space Physiology and Medicine, edited by Arnauld E. Nicogossian, Christopher L. Huntoon, Scott L. Pool
Risk of Radiation Carcinogenesis from Space Travel: Cancer Risk Projections and Uncertainties (NASA Technical Paper), Francis A. Cucinotta, Myung-Hee Y. Kim, Luigi Chappell
Biosphere 2: Research Past and Present, edited by Bruno D. V. Marino, Howard T. Odum, Nancy S. Johnson

Disclaimer:
Images shown are AI-generated and for illustrative purposes only. They may not reflect real historical appearances or events.

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