Mars/Planet: Environmental Theology?

[Abishai100]

The upcoming Mars global-event TV miniseries on the National Geographic Channel reveals a new age interest in planetary intrigue.

Why not invest socially in geology and astronomy in the post-Industrialization age of computers?

If we become obsessed with technology, we just might forget about the importance of focusing on the natural sciences and the environment and eco-systems of Planet Earth.

What would Earth be like if its storm systems force people to move underground?




Mars (Nat Geo)

 

[Abishai100]

Doctor Denial

When I see the eerily blurry fog-silhouettes of human beings in photo-negatives, I think about the strange physics that light creates (e.g., Aurora Borealis).

If we care about Earth-harvest themed 'art figurines' such as Scarecrow (DC Comics), then certainly images of a mysterious 'red planet' (Mars) should stir our fancy about 'anthropologically-oriented political investments.'

Here's a mock dialogue about the Mars TV series between Shiva and Hades.

Maybe I'm waxing lyrical since Donald Trump seems thoroughly uninterested in eco-related issues, which makes me doubt the quality of socio-political investments in geosciences research. America may not be ready (culturally) for a female president, but can we afford (economically) a science-ignorant president?


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SHIVA: The National Geographic Channel has become very popular.
HADES: Humans care about the appearance of environments.
SHIVA: Nat Geo boasts great photographers.
HADES: If you're going to pollute the Earth, why not keep mementos of pure water?
SHIVA: It's not all sarcastic; the upcoming Mars (Nat Geo TV) series should be stimulating.
HADES: Would humans make Mars dirtier if we colonized it?
SHIVA: Humans sure polluted Earth!
HADES: I read Swamp Thing comic books.
SHIVA: If you have digital cable (e.g., Comcast), request Nat Geo TV!
HADES: We can mix advertising with socialism.

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