While some are wary of AI, Jeff Bezos envisions millions living in space, says Blue Origin founder.
In a time overshadowed by concerns about technology, artificial intelligence, and environmental crises, Jeff Bezos envisions a future of “multiple golden ages” driven by AI, robotics, and space exploration.
The Future of Humanity in Space
Bezos predicts a future where millions of people will live and work in space within the next 20 years. He envisions an industrial ecosystem supported by Blue Origin, his aerospace company, with projects like New Glenn, Orbital Reef, and Blue Moon paving the way for building and supplying the solar system’s industrial system on the moon.
AI, Energy, and Space: Building the 21st Century
Beyond populating space, Bezos plans to move a portion of humanity’s energy and digital infrastructure there. By harnessing solar energy in space for more efficient operations, he aims to create a new industrial platform where AI, robotics, and space mining drive a new economy.
The Vision of Expansion and Confidence in the Future
Bezos sees space as a refuge, not an escape, where people will choose to live alongside robots and automated systems. His unwavering confidence in the future, despite prevailing fears about AI, climate change, and automation, stems from his belief in expansion rather than retreat. The debate continues: is Bezos’ optimism merely a billionaire’s fantasy, or is it a blueprint for the future? Nonetheless, he is investing billions to turn his vision into reality, potentially making space exploration as common as gazing at the Earth within the next two decades.
