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> Progress in physics was much faster in the early 20th century when it wasn't so fascinated with deep space.

I don't think measuring progress is tivial enough to make that assumption. It's also unfair to blame a fascination with deep space for any slower progress, things are more complicated than that.

Getting humans onto anther planet asap is one of the most important things one can pursuit for humanity. The earth is a giant single point of failure




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