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Wong draws parallels between Mars colonization and historical events like the colonization of the Americas. Countries that invested in exploration, like Spain, France, and England, came to lead the world in technological development and wealth accumulation. The Apollo program is emblematic of this, as the U.S. emerged from the space race with improved technologies in computing and materials science. Wong emphasizes that undertaking significant challenges, like establishing a presence on Mars, can make humanity stronger—much like how weightlifting builds muscle and endurance.
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