Our Next Home: Sky or Ocean?
Imagine a world where land is scarce and precious, where most of the population lives in the sky and in the ocean, where floating and submerged cities are the norm, where ships are the main mode of transportation and habitation. This is not a sci-fi movie, but a possible future for humanity. Why would we live in the sky and in the ocean on ships? What are the benefits and challenges of such a lifestyle? How would it affect our society, culture, and environment? Let's find out. Living in the Sky Living in the sky means living in floating cities, platforms, or habitats that hover above the ground using various methods such as balloons, propellers, or magnetic levitation. Some of the reasons why living in the sky is awesome are: More space: The sky is vast and offers more room for expansion than the crowded and limited land. Living in the sky can also reduce urban sprawl and preserve natural habitats on the ground. Imagine having a panoramic view of the clouds, the stars, and the hor...