A Humorous Plan to Save Humanity Through Space Travel
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Chapter 1: The State of Our World
As we survey the current state of global affairs, it can be disheartening. Consider the 74 million U.S. voters who supported a certain infamous figure; Brexit; and the alarming rise of Modi's policies, which many argue may lead to unprecedented humanitarian crises. It's troubling how easily figures like Putin manipulate Western citizens and politicians into acts of self-sabotage (think Trump, Brexit, Le Pen, Salvini). Alongside these political nightmares, we face the stark reality that our planet's resources are being consumed at an unsustainable rate. Our oceans are threatened, rainforests are vanishing, and greenhouse gas emissions are escalating.
However, while these issues concern many, they are not the most pressing danger we face. Instead, we should be worried about the slim chance of a medium-sized asteroid colliding with Earth, potentially leading to an extinction event. This threat is purportedly orchestrated by the Lizard People, who are executing their Grand Plan for world domination.
To counter this impending doom, we need our own Grand Plan for the future of humanity.
We are fortunate to have visionaries like Elon Musk guiding us. To secure humanity's future, we must expand Musk's ambitious vision of a luxurious escape to Mars for billionaires.
Section 1.1: A New Vision for Space Travel
Rather than constructing a few spacecraft for the ultra-rich, we must invest in building thousands of ships worldwide. This initiative requires redirecting the vast military budgets, along with funds spent on junk food and unnecessary consumer goods, into this critical endeavor.
By allocating trillions of dollars to this cause, we can create an array of Musk's BFRs (Big Falcon Rockets), each capable of transporting over 500 average citizens beyond Earth’s gravitational pull and onto Mars.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Martian Experience
To ensure that our first passengers are excited about the journey, we will craft enticing CGI depictions of life on Mars. Imagine fully automated lounges with endless supplies of soda and fried snacks, complete with waste disposal systems that require minimal effort. With Mars' lower gravity, even those struggling with weight issues will find their problems magically resolved. The new Martian inhabitants will enjoy their beloved fried foods in a temperate climate.
Our motto: On Mars, Everything (including life support) Will Be Fried!
Section 1.2: Prioritizing Who Gets to Go
In the early years of our launch program, we must prioritize saving the most influential individuals first. This includes politicians, bureaucrats, lawyers, and those who voted for various controversial leaders. Once the elite are safely aboard, we can focus on rescuing social media influencers and creators of mainstream entertainment.
Chapter 2: The Launch Experience
The Saving Humanity Podcast Episode 1 discusses the absurdity of our survival plans and the elite escape to Mars, providing a humorous critique of our societal values.
Following the initial launches, we will ensure that each passenger dons a specially designed Super Special Astronaut Suit. Comfortable and stylish, these suits will feature seams made from various metals, selected based on the passenger's nationality. For example, those launching from the U.S., France, and the UK will have the option of seams containing magnesium and copper.
We will also organize spectacular displays of shooting stars during each launch to entertain those left behind and enhance their eagerness to join the Mars-bound crowd.
The Psychology of Elon Musk - (Chapter 5 - Saving Humanity) explores Musk’s motivations and the implications of space colonization in a satirical context.
While the important figures embark on their journey, those remaining may have to wait for additional spacecraft to be constructed. We can only hope that these individuals manage to find a way to survive as Earth slowly heals from the damage inflicted during the Anthropocene. They may gaze up at the stars, comforted by the knowledge that the BFR initiative saved the "best" of humanity.