"Freedom is the sense of being capable of actions motivated solely by love." Rudolph Steiner "Philosophy of Freedom"

Inhabiting Mars is an impressive way for them to seem bold and forward-thinking. The truth is they’re a bunch of escapist wimps who would sooner travel to Mars than actually deal with themselves and the consequences of their actions.

Or the consciousness to *cooperate* to conquer world hunger as quickly and sustainably as possible.

Failed presidential candidate says what?

Dang, dang, dang! consciousness=conscience

Because it's been tried and determined to be futile?

To be fair @elonmusk is just trying to back to his home planet.

Imagine if billionaires had the consciousness to cooperate with each other on solving the hunger and other technical challenges the world is facing now and well into future. What if that were their purpose?

Good Point!

They act like little kids ... many of our most profound problems can be solved ... but first we have to become responsible adults!