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Who's really going to benefit from mining in space?

Space archeologist Alice Gorman worries that space mining will turn into a hyper-capitalist free-for-all. Watch the debate:
youtube.com/watch?v=aXAPt9…

Can outer space sustain our home planet? Listen to AstroForge co-founder Jose Acain on how off-world resources can help us here on Earth: youtube.com/watch?v=aXAPt9…

How do you regulate industry in space?

Alice Gorman and Jose Acain agree that space mining regulation is important. But can it realistically be enforced? Listen to what they have to say, and watch the full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=aXAPt9…

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As Earth’s population grows and its resources dwindle, what does this mean for space mining?

On Doha Debates Podcast, space archaeologist Alice Gorman and AstroForge co-founder Jose Acain debate the pros and cons of regulating space:

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Meet Maryam Faraj Al-Suwaidi, the artist and VCUarts Qatar alum who created Doha Debates’ geometric brand design:

Debate ≠ disagreement.

Let’s break it down. International debate coach Maja Nenadovic shares her tips and tricks for becoming a better debater and a pro communicator:

Regulating mining practices on Earth is already complicated. Can we apply what we know to outer space? 

Listen to what Alice Gorman and Jose Acain have to say about the issue, and watch the full debate: youtube.com/watch?v=aXAPt9…

“We need to be able to tap into these off-world resources in order to sustain the growth of life.”

@AstroForge co-founder Jose Acain argues that resource extraction from space is vital for our life on Earth. Watch the full debate:  youtube.com/watch?v=aXAPt9…