April 18, 2024
Total Recall's Mars
Let is take you on a journey to Mars, as seen in the classic Arnold Schwazenegger film, Totall Recall.
Let is take you on a journey to Mars, as seen in the classic Arnold Schwazenegger film, Totall Recall.
WEBVTT
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Calarogu Shark Media welcome dreamers of the
Night to Sleep from Space, the podcast
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00:00:11.560 --> 00:00:16.399
that journeys through the universe's mysteries,
guiding you into a world where dreams and
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00:00:16.480 --> 00:00:21.760
reality converge. Tonight, we set
our sights on Mars, the Red Planet,
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a world that has captured human imagination
for centuries and played a starring role
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00:00:26.920 --> 00:00:32.880
in the Arnold Schwarzenegger film Total Recall. As we explore the possibilities of life
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00:00:32.960 --> 00:00:37.960
and terraforming on Mars, let the
red sands of this distant world inspire dreams
7
00:00:37.960 --> 00:00:44.920
of exploration and transformation. Mars,
with its towering volcanoes, vast canyons,
8
00:00:45.079 --> 00:00:49.880
and ancient river beds, stands as
a testament to the dynamic forces that once
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00:00:49.920 --> 00:00:55.200
shaped this world. Its red surface, dusted with iron oxide, whispers tales
10
00:00:55.240 --> 00:01:00.159
of a planet that might once have
harboured life. As we gaze upon on
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00:01:00.240 --> 00:01:03.480
Mars through the lens of Total Recall, we see a world on the cusp
12
00:01:03.519 --> 00:01:11.640
of human habitation, a canvas for
our dreams of interplanetary colonization. Could humans
13
00:01:11.680 --> 00:01:15.480
live on Mars? This question has
driven scientists, dreamers, and explorers to
14
00:01:15.519 --> 00:01:21.400
look towards the Red Planet with hope
and determination. With current technology, living
15
00:01:21.400 --> 00:01:26.920
on Mars would require overcoming significant challenges, including its thin atmosphere composed mostly of
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00:01:26.920 --> 00:01:34.120
carbon dioxide, extreme cold, and
high radiation levels. Yet the human spirit,
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00:01:34.519 --> 00:01:38.560
fueled by ingenuity and the desire to
explore, has begun to devise solutions,
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00:01:38.879 --> 00:01:42.840
from habitats that can shield us from
the elements to suits designed for Martian
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00:01:42.920 --> 00:01:49.519
exploration. The concept of terraforming Mars, a central theme in total Recall,
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00:01:49.040 --> 00:01:55.359
involves transforming the planet's environment to make
it habitable for humans. Could we release
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gases and terraform Mars. In theory, releasing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide
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00:02:00.400 --> 00:02:06.640
could warm the planet, thickening its
atmosphere and potentially allowing liquid water to exist
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on the surface once more. However, this process would require vast amounts of
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gases and technology beyond our current capabilities. The challenge lies not just in warming
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the planet, but in creating a
stable, breathable atmosphere and protecting the surface
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from solar and cosmic radiation. Terraforming
Mars raises not only technical challenges, but
27
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ethical considerations as well. The process
would drastically alter the Martian environment, raising
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00:02:34.639 --> 00:02:38.599
questions about our right to change an
entire planet. Furthermore, the potential discovery
29
00:02:38.599 --> 00:02:44.159
of Martian life, even at the
microbial level, adds another layer of complexity
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to the debate, urging us to
consider our responsibilities as cosmic citizens. As
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Total Recall shows, Mars holds a
special place in our collective imagination, a
32
00:02:54.400 --> 00:03:00.400
frontier of possibilities and challenges. It
represents not just a destination for future explorers,
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but a mirror reflecting our own earthly
concerns about the environment, exploration,
34
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and our place in the universe.
In the vivid world of Total Recall,
35
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cities on Mars are portrayed as bustling
hubs of activity, encased in massive domes
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that protect their inhabitants from the harsh
Martian environment. These urban landscapes blend the
37
00:03:24.039 --> 00:03:29.159
exotic with the familiar, creating a
vision of life on Mars that is both
38
00:03:29.199 --> 00:03:34.159
thrilling and daunting. The movie presents
a Mars where air is a commodity and
39
00:03:34.240 --> 00:03:38.879
the struggle for control over the planet's
resources drives the plot forward. In reality,
40
00:03:39.199 --> 00:03:46.280
the establishment of cities on Mars would
require overcoming significant environmental challenges, primarily
41
00:03:46.400 --> 00:03:52.639
due to the planet's thin atmosphere,
extreme temperatures, radiation exposure and the scarcity
42
00:03:52.680 --> 00:03:59.919
of liquid water on the surface.
Here's how these challenges might be addressed in
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the real life science of building Martian
cities. Protection from radiation. Mars lacks
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a magnetic field and has a thin
atmosphere, offering little protection from harmful solar
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and cosmic radiation. Real Martian cities
would likely need to be built underground or
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be heavily shielded with materials capable of
blocking radiation, such as regolith. The
47
00:04:20.959 --> 00:04:29.519
loose rock and soil found on the
Martian surface. Creating a breathable atmosphere within
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00:04:29.600 --> 00:04:32.839
Martian cities would be essential. This
could be achieved through the use of life
49
00:04:32.839 --> 00:04:38.800
support systems that recycle air, similar
to those used on the International Space Station,
50
00:04:39.399 --> 00:04:44.439
and through the development of closed loop
ecosystems that utilize plants to generate oxygen.
51
00:04:46.439 --> 00:04:53.839
Temperature control the extreme temperature variations on
Mars, ranging from relatively warm daytime
52
00:04:53.879 --> 00:04:59.680
temperatures to freezing nighttime temperatures, would
require the construction of habitats capable of maintaining
53
00:04:59.720 --> 00:05:04.879
a silt stable, livable climate for
their inhabitants. Water supply, the presence
54
00:05:04.879 --> 00:05:10.319
of water ice at the Martian poles
and within its regolith presents an opportunity for
55
00:05:10.360 --> 00:05:15.199
the extraction and purification of water.
This water would be crucial for drinking agriculture,
56
00:05:15.199 --> 00:05:19.120
and could even be split into hydrogen
and oxygen for fuel and breathable air.
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00:05:23.439 --> 00:05:28.399
Growing food on Mars would necessitate the
development of hydroponic or aeroponic systems,
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00:05:28.720 --> 00:05:33.519
which allow for plant growth without soil
under controlled environmental conditions. These systems would
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00:05:33.560 --> 00:05:39.240
be vital for sustaining a human population
on Mars, providing a renewable source of
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00:05:39.279 --> 00:05:48.160
food far from Earth. Is there
water on Mars? Yes, there is
61
00:05:48.199 --> 00:05:53.759
water on Mars, primarily in the
form of ice. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
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00:05:53.800 --> 00:05:59.079
and Mars Express spacecraft have provided evidence
of significant water ice deposits on the Martian
63
00:05:59.120 --> 00:06:03.600
poles and beneath the planet's surface.
Additionally, there have been signs of transient
64
00:06:03.680 --> 00:06:09.319
liquid water flows on Mars's surface,
though these are not permanent bodies of liquid
65
00:06:09.360 --> 00:06:13.639
water like lakes or rivers on Earth. The existence of water ice is a
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critical factor in considering the feasibility of
human colonization, as it could potentially be
67
00:06:18.360 --> 00:06:23.839
used for drinking water, agriculture,
and as a component in the production of
68
00:06:23.879 --> 00:06:30.920
fuel. The portrayal of Martian cities
in total recall offers a captivating glimpse into
69
00:06:30.959 --> 00:06:35.480
life on the Red planet. While
the real life establishment of cities on Mars
70
00:06:35.519 --> 00:06:42.519
will face numerous challenges, ongoing research
and exploration continue to bring us closer to
71
00:06:42.600 --> 00:06:47.439
making this vision a reality. The
key to success lies in innovative technologies and
72
00:06:47.480 --> 00:06:54.399
the indomitable human spirit of exploration,
driving us to overcome obstacles and expand the
73
00:06:54.399 --> 00:07:00.360
boundaries of human habitation beyond Earth.
As we look to the future, the
74
00:07:00.439 --> 00:07:03.560
dream of Martian cities stands as a
testament to our aspirations in the cosmos,
75
00:07:03.879 --> 00:07:11.920
a reminder of the endless possibilities that
await humanity among the stars. As we
76
00:07:12.000 --> 00:07:15.680
conclude our journey to Mars, let
the Red planet inspire you with its mysteries
77
00:07:15.680 --> 00:07:25.399
and potential. In the quiet of
the night, dream of standing on the
78
00:07:25.439 --> 00:07:29.759
brink of a new world, where
the challenges of living on Mars spur humanity
79
00:07:29.759 --> 00:07:34.120
to new heights of creativity and co
operation. Mars, with its ancient valleys
80
00:07:34.160 --> 00:07:39.839
and towering mountains, invites us to
dream of what could be of a future
81
00:07:39.839 --> 00:07:44.759
where humanity takes its first tentative steps
on to its surface and perhaps one day
82
00:07:45.160 --> 00:07:50.959
calls it home. Thank you for
joining us on this voyage to Mars.
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00:07:51.759 --> 00:07:56.959
As you drift into sleep, may
the red sands of Mars guide your dreams
84
00:07:56.959 --> 00:08:01.319
towards a future of exploration and discovery, reminding us of the endless possibilities that
85
00:08:01.360 --> 00:08:07.519
await among the stars. Good Night, and may the serenity of the cosmos
86
00:08:07.560 --> 00:08:11.800
embrace you until our next adventure beyond
the Earth.
1
00:00:03.120 --> 00:00:11.519
Calarogu Shark Media welcome dreamers of the
Night to Sleep from Space, the podcast
2
00:00:11.560 --> 00:00:16.399
that journeys through the universe's mysteries,
guiding you into a world where dreams and
3
00:00:16.480 --> 00:00:21.760
reality converge. Tonight, we set
our sights on Mars, the Red Planet,
4
00:00:22.039 --> 00:00:26.879
a world that has captured human imagination
for centuries and played a starring role
5
00:00:26.920 --> 00:00:32.880
in the Arnold Schwarzenegger film Total Recall. As we explore the possibilities of life
6
00:00:32.960 --> 00:00:37.960
and terraforming on Mars, let the
red sands of this distant world inspire dreams
7
00:00:37.960 --> 00:00:44.920
of exploration and transformation. Mars,
with its towering volcanoes, vast canyons,
8
00:00:45.079 --> 00:00:49.880
and ancient river beds, stands as
a testament to the dynamic forces that once
9
00:00:49.920 --> 00:00:55.200
shaped this world. Its red surface, dusted with iron oxide, whispers tales
10
00:00:55.240 --> 00:01:00.159
of a planet that might once have
harboured life. As we gaze upon on
11
00:01:00.240 --> 00:01:03.480
Mars through the lens of Total Recall, we see a world on the cusp
12
00:01:03.519 --> 00:01:11.640
of human habitation, a canvas for
our dreams of interplanetary colonization. Could humans
13
00:01:11.680 --> 00:01:15.480
live on Mars? This question has
driven scientists, dreamers, and explorers to
14
00:01:15.519 --> 00:01:21.400
look towards the Red Planet with hope
and determination. With current technology, living
15
00:01:21.400 --> 00:01:26.920
on Mars would require overcoming significant challenges, including its thin atmosphere composed mostly of
16
00:01:26.920 --> 00:01:34.120
carbon dioxide, extreme cold, and
high radiation levels. Yet the human spirit,
17
00:01:34.519 --> 00:01:38.560
fueled by ingenuity and the desire to
explore, has begun to devise solutions,
18
00:01:38.879 --> 00:01:42.840
from habitats that can shield us from
the elements to suits designed for Martian
19
00:01:42.920 --> 00:01:49.519
exploration. The concept of terraforming Mars, a central theme in total Recall,
20
00:01:49.040 --> 00:01:55.359
involves transforming the planet's environment to make
it habitable for humans. Could we release
21
00:01:55.439 --> 00:02:00.359
gases and terraform Mars. In theory, releasing greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide
22
00:02:00.400 --> 00:02:06.640
could warm the planet, thickening its
atmosphere and potentially allowing liquid water to exist
23
00:02:06.640 --> 00:02:10.560
on the surface once more. However, this process would require vast amounts of
24
00:02:10.599 --> 00:02:16.080
gases and technology beyond our current capabilities. The challenge lies not just in warming
25
00:02:16.120 --> 00:02:22.319
the planet, but in creating a
stable, breathable atmosphere and protecting the surface
26
00:02:22.360 --> 00:02:28.360
from solar and cosmic radiation. Terraforming
Mars raises not only technical challenges, but
27
00:02:28.439 --> 00:02:34.560
ethical considerations as well. The process
would drastically alter the Martian environment, raising
28
00:02:34.639 --> 00:02:38.599
questions about our right to change an
entire planet. Furthermore, the potential discovery
29
00:02:38.599 --> 00:02:44.159
of Martian life, even at the
microbial level, adds another layer of complexity
30
00:02:44.199 --> 00:02:49.800
to the debate, urging us to
consider our responsibilities as cosmic citizens. As
31
00:02:49.919 --> 00:02:54.319
Total Recall shows, Mars holds a
special place in our collective imagination, a
32
00:02:54.400 --> 00:03:00.400
frontier of possibilities and challenges. It
represents not just a destination for future explorers,
33
00:03:00.840 --> 00:03:06.680
but a mirror reflecting our own earthly
concerns about the environment, exploration,
34
00:03:07.159 --> 00:03:12.680
and our place in the universe.
In the vivid world of Total Recall,
35
00:03:13.039 --> 00:03:17.560
cities on Mars are portrayed as bustling
hubs of activity, encased in massive domes
36
00:03:17.599 --> 00:03:24.000
that protect their inhabitants from the harsh
Martian environment. These urban landscapes blend the
37
00:03:24.039 --> 00:03:29.159
exotic with the familiar, creating a
vision of life on Mars that is both
38
00:03:29.199 --> 00:03:34.159
thrilling and daunting. The movie presents
a Mars where air is a commodity and
39
00:03:34.240 --> 00:03:38.879
the struggle for control over the planet's
resources drives the plot forward. In reality,
40
00:03:39.199 --> 00:03:46.280
the establishment of cities on Mars would
require overcoming significant environmental challenges, primarily
41
00:03:46.400 --> 00:03:52.639
due to the planet's thin atmosphere,
extreme temperatures, radiation exposure and the scarcity
42
00:03:52.680 --> 00:03:59.919
of liquid water on the surface.
Here's how these challenges might be addressed in
43
00:03:59.919 --> 00:04:04.800
the real life science of building Martian
cities. Protection from radiation. Mars lacks
44
00:04:04.800 --> 00:04:11.039
a magnetic field and has a thin
atmosphere, offering little protection from harmful solar
45
00:04:11.080 --> 00:04:15.600
and cosmic radiation. Real Martian cities
would likely need to be built underground or
46
00:04:15.639 --> 00:04:20.879
be heavily shielded with materials capable of
blocking radiation, such as regolith. The
47
00:04:20.959 --> 00:04:29.519
loose rock and soil found on the
Martian surface. Creating a breathable atmosphere within
48
00:04:29.600 --> 00:04:32.839
Martian cities would be essential. This
could be achieved through the use of life
49
00:04:32.839 --> 00:04:38.800
support systems that recycle air, similar
to those used on the International Space Station,
50
00:04:39.399 --> 00:04:44.439
and through the development of closed loop
ecosystems that utilize plants to generate oxygen.
51
00:04:46.439 --> 00:04:53.839
Temperature control the extreme temperature variations on
Mars, ranging from relatively warm daytime
52
00:04:53.879 --> 00:04:59.680
temperatures to freezing nighttime temperatures, would
require the construction of habitats capable of maintaining
53
00:04:59.720 --> 00:05:04.879
a silt stable, livable climate for
their inhabitants. Water supply, the presence
54
00:05:04.879 --> 00:05:10.319
of water ice at the Martian poles
and within its regolith presents an opportunity for
55
00:05:10.360 --> 00:05:15.199
the extraction and purification of water.
This water would be crucial for drinking agriculture,
56
00:05:15.199 --> 00:05:19.120
and could even be split into hydrogen
and oxygen for fuel and breathable air.
57
00:05:23.439 --> 00:05:28.399
Growing food on Mars would necessitate the
development of hydroponic or aeroponic systems,
58
00:05:28.720 --> 00:05:33.519
which allow for plant growth without soil
under controlled environmental conditions. These systems would
59
00:05:33.560 --> 00:05:39.240
be vital for sustaining a human population
on Mars, providing a renewable source of
60
00:05:39.279 --> 00:05:48.160
food far from Earth. Is there
water on Mars? Yes, there is
61
00:05:48.199 --> 00:05:53.759
water on Mars, primarily in the
form of ice. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
62
00:05:53.800 --> 00:05:59.079
and Mars Express spacecraft have provided evidence
of significant water ice deposits on the Martian
63
00:05:59.120 --> 00:06:03.600
poles and beneath the planet's surface.
Additionally, there have been signs of transient
64
00:06:03.680 --> 00:06:09.319
liquid water flows on Mars's surface,
though these are not permanent bodies of liquid
65
00:06:09.360 --> 00:06:13.639
water like lakes or rivers on Earth. The existence of water ice is a
66
00:06:13.639 --> 00:06:18.240
critical factor in considering the feasibility of
human colonization, as it could potentially be
67
00:06:18.360 --> 00:06:23.839
used for drinking water, agriculture,
and as a component in the production of
68
00:06:23.879 --> 00:06:30.920
fuel. The portrayal of Martian cities
in total recall offers a captivating glimpse into
69
00:06:30.959 --> 00:06:35.480
life on the Red planet. While
the real life establishment of cities on Mars
70
00:06:35.519 --> 00:06:42.519
will face numerous challenges, ongoing research
and exploration continue to bring us closer to
71
00:06:42.600 --> 00:06:47.439
making this vision a reality. The
key to success lies in innovative technologies and
72
00:06:47.480 --> 00:06:54.399
the indomitable human spirit of exploration,
driving us to overcome obstacles and expand the
73
00:06:54.399 --> 00:07:00.360
boundaries of human habitation beyond Earth.
As we look to the future, the
74
00:07:00.439 --> 00:07:03.560
dream of Martian cities stands as a
testament to our aspirations in the cosmos,
75
00:07:03.879 --> 00:07:11.920
a reminder of the endless possibilities that
await humanity among the stars. As we
76
00:07:12.000 --> 00:07:15.680
conclude our journey to Mars, let
the Red planet inspire you with its mysteries
77
00:07:15.680 --> 00:07:25.399
and potential. In the quiet of
the night, dream of standing on the
78
00:07:25.439 --> 00:07:29.759
brink of a new world, where
the challenges of living on Mars spur humanity
79
00:07:29.759 --> 00:07:34.120
to new heights of creativity and co
operation. Mars, with its ancient valleys
80
00:07:34.160 --> 00:07:39.839
and towering mountains, invites us to
dream of what could be of a future
81
00:07:39.839 --> 00:07:44.759
where humanity takes its first tentative steps
on to its surface and perhaps one day
82
00:07:45.160 --> 00:07:50.959
calls it home. Thank you for
joining us on this voyage to Mars.
83
00:07:51.759 --> 00:07:56.959
As you drift into sleep, may
the red sands of Mars guide your dreams
84
00:07:56.959 --> 00:08:01.319
towards a future of exploration and discovery, reminding us of the endless possibilities that
85
00:08:01.360 --> 00:08:07.519
await among the stars. Good Night, and may the serenity of the cosmos
86
00:08:07.560 --> 00:08:11.800
embrace you until our next adventure beyond
the Earth.
