Mike Solana

This is a way more optimistic assessment of the ease of terraforming Mars than any of the literature I've read suggests. Curious to see your sources on this.

also check out chris mckay’s speaking on the subject (youtube is full of videos here)

Thank you, I'll check out both. Curious if the lack of magnetic shielding is addressed - energy requirements for an artificial one are vast, and it seems the biggest impediment to maintaining an atmosphere and protection from radiation.

so to be clear: 1) you're right, atmosphere isn't protected from solar wind, and it will slowly erode, but only on a scale of millions of years (which of course doesn't account for human technological progress in that time) 2) an atmosphere will protect humans from radiation

Even assuming no tech progress, amortization of the cost of replenishment over millions of years should drive even substantial cost towards negligible territory.

check out the podcast - would love to know what you think!

About to hit the gym and was looking for something to listen to - great timing, I'll check it out and report back. :)