Ethical Space Applications
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space4.org = founded in 2009 under the #space4 to address space-issues with ethical innovations/future concepts: such as for dementia [ultrasound ++] , lung-cancer [inhaled lipososmal aspirin], bone-wasting [''dinosaurs'' + microgravity], society [TinyCareHomes.com] , disaster-preparedness [GPS devation detection on buildings + ethology] and spacejunk. And promote these via 'disruptive posts and tweets' to 1] promote the reduction of animal testing on sentient creatures in space science [R.A.T.S.S.]. 2] Promote animal welfare/ethics and biodiversity in/by space science [P.A.W.S.S] Acting as catalyst for change and a compass for the leadership within the space industry. Stage 1: Getting the conversation started, raising awareness. Because space exploration is our future. It needs to be an ethical future be it on Earth, the Moon or Mars.#space4ethics. Please see below.
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Our Invited articles:
The Final Frontier in Animal Rights by VSW
Space travel represents the cutting edge of human technology, pushing the limits of both our understanding and our physical presence in the universe. Therefore, these advanced agencies should also lead the way in how we treat sentient creature besides humans, as other animals will become increasingly more vital to human survival.
Space agencies have historically treated animals inhumanely, using them for experiments into the effects of extreme gravitational force or bone density loss. Many animals have died, and those that survived were under observation for the effects space travel. Laika, the first dog in space, famously died of overheating mere hours after going into orbit, but a lack of technological knowledge at the time meant she was always destined to die. Oleg Ganzenko, one of the Soviet scientists involved, said in 1998: “We did not learn enough from the mission to justify the death of the dog.”
Since then, many other animals have died in the pursuit of human knowledge, or else been forced to endure suffering. They lack the ability to consent or understand the purpose of these experiments, and in many cases the research gained isn’t even useful. Due to the physiological differences between humans and animals, tests on how their bodies adapt to space may not even apply in the same way for humans, making it void.
Looking to the future, colonizing and settling on other planets will require the human race to start again from scratch in adverse situations. These pioneers will have to work together to ensure success, treating each other with kindness and empathy in order to continue in their mission. These virtues should be extended beyond just human life: if animals are going to be expected to live on moonbases or in space colonies, they must also be treated with the same level of respect and dignity.
Animals have already been put to humane use in a number of other agencies, such as the Nanjing Seismological Bureau in China where their behavior is used to predict earthquakes. Working with animals like this – with humans benefitting from their unique skills – shows promise. It’s an approach that space agencies would do well to start trying.
In the future, space won’t just be for humans. It’ll be for animals, too – so they should start treating them right, starting right now.
Our Invited articles:
The Final Frontier in Animal Rights by VSW
Space travel represents the cutting edge of human technology, pushing the limits of both our understanding and our physical presence in the universe. Therefore, these advanced agencies should also lead the way in how we treat sentient creature besides humans, as other animals will become increasingly more vital to human survival.
Space agencies have historically treated animals inhumanely, using them for experiments into the effects of extreme gravitational force or bone density loss. Many animals have died, and those that survived were under observation for the effects space travel. Laika, the first dog in space, famously died of overheating mere hours after going into orbit, but a lack of technological knowledge at the time meant she was always destined to die. Oleg Ganzenko, one of the Soviet scientists involved, said in 1998: “We did not learn enough from the mission to justify the death of the dog.”
Since then, many other animals have died in the pursuit of human knowledge, or else been forced to endure suffering. They lack the ability to consent or understand the purpose of these experiments, and in many cases the research gained isn’t even useful. Due to the physiological differences between humans and animals, tests on how their bodies adapt to space may not even apply in the same way for humans, making it void.
Looking to the future, colonizing and settling on other planets will require the human race to start again from scratch in adverse situations. These pioneers will have to work together to ensure success, treating each other with kindness and empathy in order to continue in their mission. These virtues should be extended beyond just human life: if animals are going to be expected to live on moonbases or in space colonies, they must also be treated with the same level of respect and dignity.
Animals have already been put to humane use in a number of other agencies, such as the Nanjing Seismological Bureau in China where their behavior is used to predict earthquakes. Working with animals like this – with humans benefitting from their unique skills – shows promise. It’s an approach that space agencies would do well to start trying.
In the future, space won’t just be for humans. It’ll be for animals, too – so they should start treating them right, starting right now.
This is a BETA SITE and just getting the conversation started, see below and over. Getting animal welfare and ethics noticed where it never has before. Organizations mentioned may be following/or tweeting us on Twitter but do not necessarily endorse this site.
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