This may not be a popular question, but given the amount of poverty in India, is a space program really the best expenditure?
As a geek, I love the space program.
As a human, I don't think it makes sense given the poverty.
As a geek, I love the space program.
As a human, I don't think it makes sense given the poverty.
Honestly, why does the recognition of India's positive accomplishments always seem overshadowed by the specter of poverty and other challenges? Did the Americans eradicate every societal issue before embarking on their lunar mission? Indians should be proud — this accomplishment is truly remarkable and signifies positive societal strides toward a better collective future. Such achievements ignite hope, and progress is fundamentally built upon hope, regardless of the symbolic origins it might stem from.
What would happen to the next generations of talented potential engineers? What value would there be to pursuing an advanced education? Since obviously a space program isn't the only "luxury" that should be put on hold if poverty exists!
The talent would all leave and the next generations would be less incentivized to pursue the very kinds of careers that help a country develop.
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versus education
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As a human I think you should arrest Elon Musk immediately for misleading advertising and fraudulent claims.
As a human I think the US should open its borders for immigrants from Asia.
As a human I think the US should scrap the petrodollar and licence as much nuclear tech as possible.