Astronomy and Space exploration discussion

What are people's thoughts on Elon musk's push for a colony of humans on mars? NASA is preparing for a return to the moon and mars too in 2030. Is humanity ready for this step? What does it mean for humanity and society on earth? Is it as imperative as Elon musk and Steven hawking argue? Should we focus our energy on this verses some other pursuit in space such as extraterrestrial life? Some questions to ponder!

Yes ...sure , And i dont know whether i am right in this , but i think NASA going to the moon again is useless , or there should be another plan which i have no idea of.....But going to Mars is much more difficult , but it'll be a Next giant lead for mankind , and i know there soo many people on Earth who are trying oppose these super expensive Space missions , considering the ongoing problems on Earth.....But above all oppositions , i would say , Everything must go on .....Even though we have money right now , there are scarcity problems which government hasn't been able to solve .....So going to mars May be costly , but it'll open up a new window for Humanity .....And "Exploration" is how Humanity Works .....And who knows what new things we get to learn on Mars .......Its totally Amazing ....Above all this , Going to Mars inspires new people to become scientists....Remember The moon landing in 1969?....People were soo emotional and the landing scene in TV gave all humans irrespective of country And religion "A sense of Bonding and oneness ... and after that there was a rapid Increase in Space enthusiasts following years , lots of scientists were born , with new ideas ........
Imagine , just a Black and white and blurred moon landing video could create such a Mass effect
and give rise to scientists...what can a Mars landing Video could do ?????

I completely agree .....My father once explained me the day on moon landing , everyone in his Neighbourhood were soo excited , and TV hosts talked nothing but about moon landing , and during moon landing ,,, he says everyone were and quiet gathered near a TV and were so emotional , later many of his friends went on to study Aeronautical science and Cosmology . ......The event surely triggered an emotional bonding between Humans ......Going to Mars would be amazing.