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Despite the seemingly insurmountable challenges of building a Ringworld, alternatives such as a swarm of smaller rotating habitats or “Rungworlds” could offer practical solutions. These smaller constructs provide the possibility for mobility and interconnectedness while avoiding the engineering complexities demanded by a singular structure.
The niches rife with potentials, such as living environments capable of sustaining trillions, amplify the appeal of other planetary systems. As society advances and the exploration of space continues, the human dream of colonization may lead to the ambitious realization of megastructures. However, realism dictates that substantial progress and breakthroughs in science and engineering are paramount to see them come to fruition.