Experts say space colonists might become CANNIBALS. If farming fails, humans could end up eating one another.
- Researchers believe that humans could resort to cannibalism in the event of disorganisation of space colonies
- The wise men warned us to be prepared before venturing out onto the Earth.
- Charles Cockell and Dr Cameron Smith said the move to space is ‘inevitable’
Two scientists have warned us that cannibalism could be a possibility if we humans establish space colonies.
Both men agreed that preparation was necessary in order to allow humans to explore space and live in it by the end century.
Metro.co.uk spoke to experts who identified potential problems such as disease, food sustainability, and self-sufficiency.
Two scientists warn that if humans set up space colonies it is a sure thing, they will resort to cannibalism in the event of crop failures (file photo).
As possible places, they suggested Calliston or Saturn’s second-largest moon Titan.
Charles Cockell of Edinburgh University is a professor in astrobiology.
“When you place a group on Callisto, everything goes wrong. The plant growth module starts to fail. They will all eat one another if they have no alternative.
Experts believe preparation is essential because humans may attempt to live in space before the year ends, or even in the 30-40 years following.
Pictured is Dr Cameron Smith from Portland State University. He said that good agriculture and sustainable food practices are essential for our ventures into outer space.
He believes that any “systems” in place must be validated before people venture to the last frontier.
Dr Cameron Smith, a Portland State University anthropologist, also said good farming and food sustainability methods must be in place.
He was optimistic that humans would not eat each other in times of shortages and added that there have been many examples historically of humans surviving difficult environments.
Dr Smith stated that disease was a major challenge and suggested that individuals would be capable of quarantine in independent settlements.
Charles Cockell (pictured), an Edinburgh University professor of Astrobiology, stated that “even with the most sophisticated technology, isolated human societies can quickly degenerate.”
Both scientists believe that human beings should explore colonies close to their home. Mars, or perhaps even our Moon would all be good options. There supplies could also be obtained more easily from Earth if anything goes wrong.
Professor Cockell thinks the technology that could allow us to live in space is already available but needs to be thoroughly tested. He believes that colonization on Mars can happen in as little as 30-40 years and Callisto will only come about 100 years later.
Dr Smith however believes it would not be possible to do so before the end century.
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