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I don't disagree that the current space program has lost its mystery and ability to amaze as it's become more common, just as the first few trips to the New World by Europeans were probably followed much more closely than the same trips 25 years later and today's transatlantic flights are downright pedestrian.
But that is a vastly different dynamic than whether or not people are in favor of space exploration or even give a fuck about it. I'm sure the majority of young people can see how it's important even if it isn't an area of great interest. I'm sure your son thinks it's pretty important work even if he doesn't want to be reminded about what astronauts eat in space (and bear in mind that it is a reminder...we all grew up with this stuff as fairly common knowledge). The rail system is as fucking boring as all get out but I sure think it's important. Of course, the exploratory nature of it makes space travel that much more impactful than rail and the things we're learn will change our lives dramatically as a result but you can see what I'm driving at...the things that are important to our nations and societies need not fascinate us endlessly in order to resonate with us.
 Originally Posted by Sasquach991
I hope I'm wrong about all of this but I didn't see much protest when the Constellation Project was cut.
Again, not sure the blame for this rests on the shoulders of people under 30. Who has the greatest voice in government, the protesting voices you would have heard? Certainly not the under-30 crowd.
Your post just struck me as age-ism. You shouldn't wonder why people aren't entranced by your work anymore as much as you should wonder what the best new ways to engage people about your work are.
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