If curiosity drives human exploration, then stories are the both the spark and the fuel of curiosity. Stories are a method of exploration all on their own. They allow us to remember the past but also to extrapolate the future. In the genre of science fiction, stories allow us to postulate a future while commenting … Continue reading Generation Ships and Stories
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What is a Generation Ship? (2 of 2)
Generation ships are part of the SF cannon. So what, really, are they? In part one, we defined some of the space requirements to show that a generation ship will be the biggest building ever built by humans. In part two, we will look at the resource constraints needed to design a generation ship. The main … Continue reading What is a Generation Ship? (2 of 2)
What is a Generation Ship? (1 of 2)
Looking up into the black void of space, humans have often wondered what is out there. As a species, we've been explorers from the start, spreading out into unoccupied territory in search of freedom or resources. Our curiosity drives us to look elsewhere, and when it comes to the stars, we're no different. Recently, humans … Continue reading What is a Generation Ship? (1 of 2)