Planetary chauvinism

Planetary chauvinism is a term to describe a commonly held belief that human society will always be planet-based (even if extended beyond Earth), and overlooks or ignores the potential benefits of space-based living.[1] It's thought to be coined by Isaac Asimov, though in an interview with Bill Boggs, Asimov mentions that he heard it from Carl Sagan.[2] The counter-argument is that all the benefits of a planet can be achieved in space, usually by an O'Neill cylinder-type structure.[3]

The Earth seen from Apollo 17.
An example of an O'Neill cylinder, as envisioned by NASA Ames.

See also

References
  1. Paterson, E. T. "Towards the orthomolecular environment." Jo Orthomol Psych 10 (1981): 269-283.
  2. Bill Boggs. "Asimov Interview with Bill Boggs (35 minutes in)". Archived from the original on 2021-12-15. Retrieved July 2, 2014.
  3. Mike Combs. "Somewhere Else Entirely". Retrieved June 3, 2016.
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