It has largely been shoved down the memory hole, but in 2014 and 2015, virtually every major news organization was credulously reporting on a laughably obvious scam project that claimed it was on the verge of setting up a self-sustaining Martian colony funded by a reality TV show. The story was a triumph of lazy, sensationalistic journalism, fertilized by silly techno-optimism and Muskian bullshit about saving the planet by leaving.
Mars One has ended up where every reasonable person knew it would, but it's still worth remembering, if only to remind us to be more skeptical about the next "next big thing."
Monday, March 9, 2015
More on Mars One -- I expect this from ABC News but Sheldon?
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
More Martian musings – – reality shows and diet pills
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
The Mars conversation I'd like to be having
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Another Mars One update
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Elmo Keep's other must-read on Mars One
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Rocket Boosters
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
At this point, the only things Mars One is likely to get into orbit are the wheels coming off of the bus
Friday, March 27, 2015
Against a stupid meme, the gods themselves contend in vain
Monday, March 30, 2015
No part of this project is credible
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
I realize we're entering dead horse territory here -- UPDATED
These posts relied heavily on the reporting of Elmo Keep (for example). It's only fitting she has the last word.
Mars One Ends In Bankruptcy
by Elmo Keep
Feb 14, 2019
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