Would you leave Earth on a generational ship?

[All Seeing Eye]

I've always dreamed of working at an Arctic research station

If like me you can't keep your body temperature up that's a big no no.

 

[Danoz]

I'd probably go, Earth has become such a shithole that i'd never want my descendants to live on it. They'd possibly have a better life on another world and if that means me living the rest of my life on a ship to get them there i'd do it, i'd be able to teach my descendants values which here on Earth wouldn't last 5 minutes.

I'm assuming an Earth like world is the destination BTW.

That's the correct assumption. Beautiful planet with a lot of unique lifestock, Earth-like seasons/rotation etc.

 

[FrontLine]

I can't think of a single good reason to guarantee my death happens on a starship.

Lots of lonely women!!!

 

[Danoz]

I can't think of a single good reason to guarantee my death happens on a starship.

I think of it like this:

As a writer, I could log the entire experience of leaving Earth for an entirely new generation of humans starting a new society. You'd hardly be forgotten! And if you were to raise a family on board and pursue a career, it could be rewarding.

Of course, you do run the risk that the ship never makes it...

 

[Kestra]

Assuming we had at least a moderate chance of success, I'd go. Though I don't know what function I could possibly serve. I'm guessing they wouldn't need wedding planners!

 

[Danoz]

Assuming we had at least a moderate chance of success, I'd go. Though I don't know what function I could possibly serve. I'm guessing they wouldn't need wedding planners!

Sure they would!

 

[the 4th hanson bro]

Will the ship be overloaded with telephone sanitizers and hair dressers?



I think it would be a great opportunity to be part of something bigger than myself.

 

[RevdKathy]

I'd go. Like a shot, I'd go. I sincerely doubt they'd have a place for someone with expertise in the spiritual and pastoral care of people with mental health problems - though I could imagine there'd be a fair few cases of cabin fever, and someone to teach mindfulness, meditation and the like might come in handy.

I would imagine the breeding programme would need to be very carefully regulated to prevent overpopulating the ship, so all births would be by AI. Mind, one could have a lot of fun keeping in practice for the new planet.

Some small part of me is sad I shan't live to see this happen. A generation or two and they'll have so many possibilities! (If humans don't get washed away in global warning, of course)

 

[JuanBolio]

I'd go for the adventure of it all. Plus I'd presumably have a mate on board... that's always a plus, assuming she's not a prude.

 

[Miss Chicken]

No, I wouldn't.

As much as would like to see other worlds and go into space I know in my heart that I would get so homesick that it would be unbearable.

I even get homesick for Tassie when I go to Adelaide for a couple of weeks to visit my sister.

 

[Lowdarzz]

If they have a position for a history professor and archivist then sure I'd go.

I've got nothing going for me here except working on my degree.

 

[TGTheodore]

You have been specifically selected from a random pool of individuals

Um ... what?

--Ted

 

[trampledamage]

I'd go. Like a shot, I'd go. I sincerely doubt they'd have a place for someone with expertise in the spiritual and pastoral care of people with mental health problems - though I could imagine there'd be a fair few cases of cabin fever, and someone to teach mindfulness, meditation and the like might come in handy.

Are you kidding? I think someone with your skills would be absolutely vital on a generational ship! Even without a specific Christian faith requirement, spiritual care would be very important for the mental health of everyone on board.


Mark me down under "sign me up!" - although it'd have to be with my husband and kids, but I shouldn't think that'd be a problem since if it's a generational ship it'd be handy to have some of the next generation already around (my eldest is only 3) and my husband has a lot more useful skills than I do!

 

[captcalhoun]

no. if i'm going to explore strange new worlds, i'm only going to the Moon or Mars unless they invent FTL travel. or stasis.

generational ship? no way.

 

[James Bond]

It depends on what the conditions would be like on board, and eventually for my descendants on the planet. I'd lean towards signing up, even though I know I'd go through at least a few bouts of home sickness. I'd be on a frakking space ship! How awesome is that?

I can't think of a single good reason to guarantee my death happens on a starship.

A lot of people would think that's reason enough.

I can't think of a single good reason to guarantee my death happens on a starship.

Lots of lonely women!!!

Winner.

 

[Holdfast]

No way!

Can I get an amen.

To me it sounds too much like a job you can't quit...

Totally.

Make it a massive five-star space hotel with an open bar, and we can talk again...

 

[RJDiogenes]

Very possibly. It would depend on who else was going and what kind of society was intended at the destination; and if I could bring all my books and stuff. I'd miss the Earth and nature, but it would be worth it to help create a brand new Human civilization from scratch; it's probably the only circumstance where I would consider having children.

Also, it would be cool to leave my thoughts behind as a "Founding Father" who would be cited endlessly by future generations.

 

[Candlelight]

If we were heading to a planet that would be filled with like-minded beings who didn't want religion to come with, then yes I'd probably consider it.