You are missing my point. I agree with you, space bases are going to be pretty sparse for a while, but the Sociopathic Oligarchs don’t see it that way. They are picturing Dubai, Vegas, etc., and they have nobody around them to question that vision.
They’ll have trade with Earth, and other bases, probably forever. No country is an island, all of them have to have trade with each other. No country on Earth is entirely self-sustaining, and bases on the Moon or Mars will be no different. Goods will be expensive, but that’s okay, they can afford it, so gouge the shit out of them. Who cares if a Big Mac is $1000, they can afford it.
You are missing my point. I agree with you, space bases are going to be pretty sparse for a while, but the Sociopathic Oligarchs don’t see it that way. They are picturing Dubai, Vegas, etc., and they have nobody around them to question that vision.
They’ll have trade with Earth, and other bases, probably forever. No country is an island, all of them have to have trade with each other. No country on Earth is entirely self-sustaining, and bases on the Moon or Mars will be no different. Goods will be expensive, but that’s okay, they can afford it, so gouge the shit out of them. Who cares if a Big Mac is $1000, they can afford it.