Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has outlined his vision for governance on Mars, proposing direct democracy as the foundation for its future colonists.
What Happened: In response to a discussion on X about how governance should function on Mars, Musk suggested that Martians themselves should decide their system of government.
He advocated for direct democracy over representative systems, underscoring that such a model would allow citizens to vote directly on laws and policies.
“The Martians will decide how they are ruled. I recommend direct, rather than representative, democracy, ” he stated.
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Why It Matters: Earlier this month, SpaceX achieved a valuation of $350 billion, following an insider share sale. This valuation marked a significant increase from the previous $210 billion valuation in June.
In 2012, Musk expressed that SpaceX would eventually go public. However, in June this year, the tech mogul dismissed rumors of a SpaceX IPO, citing the intense pressure for short-term results that publicly listed companies face.
Previously it was reported that Musk’s Mars ambitions could receive a boost from President-elect Donald Trump, who is planning to shift NASA’s focus from the moon to the Red Planet.
Musk aims to establish a human colony on Mars by 2030. His strategy includes sending uncrewed Starship rockets to Mars by 2026, with the possibility of crewed missions occurring two to four years afterward.
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