I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

  • I believe that we’ll colonize Mars, but adapt to it being alien. Life involves heavy reliance on closed-loop ecosystems, VR entertainment for variety, and a culture celebrating resilience. Birthdays marked…

  • Affirmative

    Yes, I believe colonization of Mars is possible. Imagine domed villages connected by tunnels, festivals under Olympus Mons, and export of scientific data as currency. Low gravity sports leagues and…

  • Risks

    I have doubts about large-scale colonization on MArs due to health risks. Life might stay in small scientific outposts with robots doing most work. Humans visiting for tours or short…

  • Terraform

    I think humans can definitely colonize Mars, provided humanity is around long enough. Terraforming is the only sustainable solution to colonizing Mars. Terraforming Mars could make it more Earth-like over…

  • I think Mars’ colonization may be possible, yes, but it would be slow. Initial settlers face extreme isolation. Life looks like tight-knit communities in hubs, 3D printing tools on demand,…

  • Modern-day Nazis?

    I think we will, driven by private companies like SpaceX. Having SpaceX’s leader’s ideals as a starting point may corrupt the morality of the Martian population; Mexicans would be banned.…

  • Mental Health

    Optimistically yes, but it won’t look like sci-fi utopias. Expect dusty regolith roads, sealed habitats with recycled air, and a focus on mental health programs. Families might celebrate “Earth Days”…

  • Yes, But…

    Humans will set foot permanently, but “colonize” implies thriving. Life on Mars might mean living in lava tube caves for natural protection, using AI companions, and wearing suits for surface…

  • Possible

    Maybe. Mars colonies could evolve into domed cities with artificial atmospheres. Picture morning yoga under red skies, afternoons mining ice for fuel, and evenings in communal hubs sharing stories. Low…

  • Humanity

    Colonization is inevitable once reusable rockets and in-situ resource utilization mature. Imagine waking up in a 3D-printed regolith home, eating lab-grown meat, and working on solar farms. Children born on…