Re: Why Mars?

From: Miguel Cruz (mnc_at_admin.u.nu)
Date: 11/17/04 

Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 19:20:02 -0600

Scott Lowther <scottlowther@ix.netcomSPAMBLOK.com> wrote:
> Christian Ramos wrote:
>> For those of us who have to utilise 20+ hour flights the list is numerous.
>> Those who employ us would also pay a significant premium for such a ability.
>>
>> Perhaps we should discuss in person.
>
> A video teleconference would be far more affordable, convenient and
> efficient for everyone. Plus you don't have to get stuffed into a tiny
> seat and eat stale peanuts.

Most of the places I work, video conferencing is not an option. Even if they
had the equipment and stable power, the bandwidth isn't anywhere near
available.

Not to mention that a lot of travel is to do things and to see things, not
just to sit around a table and kibbutz.

And of course there's recreational travel.

miguel 

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