Interpretation
The Gaia Spore concept can be interpreted on a number of different levels: technological, humanistic and moral.
From a technological perspective, the Gaia spore concept represents a number of engineering and scientific challenges. These challenges are largely being addressed by NASA in exploring other planets, searching for habitable planets beyond our solar system, spacecraft propulsion and human spaceflight. Specific technologies like life support systems and antimatter propulsion may be required to successfully develop the Gaia spore vessel.
From a humanistic perspective, the Gaia spore concept represents a critical insurance for humanity's survival. Well known Physicist Professor Stephen Hawking has warned that the human race must move to a planet beyond our Solar System to protect the future of the human species. (See Space and survival)
From a moral interpretation perspective, the Gaia spore concept has value in resolving the perceived conflict between ecological and humanistic value systems. Human activity which is necessary to sustain the economic wealth required for the development of the Gaia spore is seen as acceptable to Gaia as would be the physical hardship incurred in the process of reproduction by other living organisms. This framework provides a guideline for economic development but also environmental stewardship.
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