TED: Civilization on the Moon -- and what it means for life on Earth | Jessy Kate Schingler

The video discusses the future of lunar exploration, highlighting plans by China and the US, and the involvement of private companies. It addresses challenges like resource allocation and ethical concerns, while emphasizing the importance of social technologies and governance. The Outer Space Treaty and the concept of global commons are explored as frameworks for managing shared resources. The video concludes with a call to envision new institutions for space governance, drawing lessons for Earth.

What is the primary goal of NASA's Artemis program?

• To establish a permanent base on Mars

• To send the first woman and the next man to the Moon

• To explore the outer planets

• To develop new space tourism opportunities

What is a major concern regarding resource allocation on the Moon?

• The Moon's resources are evenly distributed

• Resources may be concentrated in small areas near the poles

• There are no valuable resources on the Moon

• All resources are easily accessible

What does the speaker suggest is more important than hardware in lunar exploration?

• Larger rockets

• Social technologies and governance

• More funding

• Advanced propulsion systems

What personal experience did the speaker share about their involvement in space policy?

• Designing spacecraft

• Working as an astronaut

• Leading a space tourism company

• Attending a UN conference on outer space

What is the Outer Space Treaty known for?

• Establishing a space military force

• Requiring free access to all areas of celestial bodies

• Allowing national appropriation of celestial bodies

• Prohibiting space exploration

What concept is central to managing shared resources in space?

• Private ownership

• Global Commons

• National sovereignty

• Exclusive economic zones

What challenge does the lack of traditional property rights in space present?

• It eliminates the need for international cooperation

• It allows for unrestricted resource extraction

• It complicates the management of shared resources

• It simplifies resource management

What opportunity does the Moon provide according to the speaker?

• A chance to test new governance models

• A place for unrestricted mining

• A site for military bases

• A destination for luxury tourism

What is a potential benefit of using the Moon as a testing ground?

• It allows for the development of new weapons

• It eliminates the need for international treaties

• It provides a controlled environment for governance experiments

• It offers unlimited resources

What is the speaker's vision for the future beyond territorial borders?

• A return to isolationist policies

• A focus on national interests

• A world dominated by a single superpower

• A collaborative approach to global challenges