Bill Whittle

When we think of space exploration, it calls to mind Star Trek's lofty title sequence narration, "to explore new worlds. To seek out new life and new civilizations." But a growing number of academics see our yearning to explore as a lust for conquest. Even the terms "civilization" and "intelligent life" are fraught with imperialistic and colonial baggage — tied to eugenics and genocide — that we must disgorge before we set foot on other worlds. Right Angle is a production of our Members and donors. To become a Member and unlock access to comments, forums, the Member-written blog, and Backstage content, tap here: https://BillWhittle.com/register/ To donate with PayPal or bank card: https://BillWhittle.com/donate-to-Bill-Whittle/