Commodifying the Cosmos: The Problem with Space Exploration

This is a video about The Space Economy and the Geopolitics of space exploration under capitalism versus the potentials of space exploration under socialism. Under capitalism, the privatization of space poses serious concerns, but what could a socialist vision of space exploration look like? Support my work on Patreon: Listen to my podcast 1Dime Radio (on all platforms) Often people on the left (such as Bernie Sanders) dismiss Space Exploration as a waste of money and time. However, there are many benefits to space exploration, especially under a more egalitarian society. Enjoy the trippy visuals (: Timestamp: 0:00 Intro 1:08 The Space Race 6:20 Arguments Against Space Exploration 9:40 Space Colonization 11:10 Geopolitics of Space 12:05 Commercial Space Travel 12:54 Asteroid Mining 15:04 The Privatization of Space 16:30 The Socialist Alternative 18:50 Space Colonies 20:20 Exploring the Unknown #SpaceExploration #AsteroidMining Reading Recommendations: Space Forces: A Critical History of Life in Outer Space by Fred Scharmen On the Future: Prospects for Humanity by Martin Rees Music by White Bat Audio Outro song: PPK - Ressurrection (Space Club Mix) Check out more 1Dime content: Best 1Dime videos: 1Dime Podcast: About 1Dime (not One Dime): 1Dime is an educational channel dedicated to countering one dimensional thought by analyzing socio-political issues through the lens of political economy, political theory, history, and pop culture