Reply #76: So what's the downside? [View All]

[AG78]

This is Earth we're talking about. This is humanity we're talking about. There's always a catch.

I'm not saying these guys shouldn't try it. Go for it. They're far smarter than I, so I wouldn't say stop. But there has to be a downside to this process as well.

Take our need for oil. Its put humans on the moon, and sent machines beyond that point. It's been the life-blood of our current civilization. But it's also brought pollution, shady dealings, etc, etc.

Water is good. Life needs it to live. But it can also kill.

Nothing can be that perfect. If it works on a large scale, it sounds like a great breakthrough. There just has to be another side to the coin.