9 September 2020

Our times are very interesting; much is happening in the world and in the global scientific community. In our times, in addition to the struggle and violence of various dimensions inherent in interpersonal relationships, regional wars and conflicts, new technologies are emerging, displacing less advanced technical methods. Various passions and interests also exist, which have a far greater impact on science and technology than, for example, military research. Another example of the evolution of technical devices, tangibly visible, is the evolution of electronic devices ? cell phones, televisions, and PCs, which are currently becoming increasingly sophisticated, slowly evolving into a different quality. And it all began with "rubber boots," computers like the ZX Spectrum and Atari 65XE, with a memory capacity of just 65 KB and eight-bit processors, connected to a CRT television.What we have today is hard to miss, as 3D and 4K TVs are everywhere, and the CRT TV has been consigned to a museum of technology. The giants that manufactured old home computers like the Atari XL or XE, or even the 1040 ST or 520 ST, are now a thing of the past, although we've recently seen mentions of their revival in the form of new gaming consoles. Companies like Intel and AMD have long since taken matters into their own hands, and they now dictate the terms of the industry. Soon, we'll be at the brink of the end of the technological process of reducing processor speeds.
Graphene and gallium nitride, along with the power of quantum computers, will soon enter the picture. In memory technology, we're dealing with SSD technology and the gradual expansion of standard magnetic memory, which already allows for the storage of vast amounts of data. I remember how recently we marveled at the 650-700 MB capacity of a CD. Today, the capacity of Blu-ray discs (BRA) has increased a hundred-fold compared to CD-Rs thanks solely to the use of blue laser light and multi-layer recording, and mass storage will soon reach 20 TB of data on a single HDD. After the murderous days of World War II, there was only one antibiotic ? penicillin, invented, or rather accidentally discovered, by Alexander Fleming. Today, medicine has expanded to include thousands of antibiotics and millions of other medications, which have improved the living standards of millions of people and extended the lifespan of the average citizen of the planet by an average of 10 years in some countries compared to two centuries ago. The pharmaceutical industry currently generates enormous sums of money and hope. Coronary heart disease, cancer, and diabetes continue to pose significant challenges. Help for many people through chemistry and pharmacology is not always available, as a person's financial situation has a significant impact on their well-being and condition, and poverty has never been lacking in the world, and continues to do so today. The possibilities for developing new medicines are endless; the element carbon itself has as many possible molecular combinations as all the other combinations of molecules composed of other elements. This is because carbon can combine with four (as in diamond or methane), three (in ethylene), or two (as in acetylene) atoms of itself or other elements. Furthermore, it can form vast numbers of isomers defined by the same molecular formula, and the more complex the molecule, the more possible isomers. Furthermore, it can form compounds that are mirror images of itself, including molecules that are clockwise or counterclockwise to light. The amount of knowledge derived from understanding the chemistry of carbon compounds is overwhelming, and as long as science continues, there will be room for new solutions to this problem. Carbon is also a fundamental building block of living organisms on Earth. It is part of the structure of nucleotides that make up DNA, the code that carries genetic information in Earth's environment, and perhaps also on other planets in our galaxy. Recently, carbon compounds have been detected in space?basic building blocks that can further evolve into other compounds leading to the origin of life. All carbon compounds found on Earth are likely common in the universe, but detailed data is lacking due to the limited capabilities of current research tools. However, throughout the universe, there is likely an enormously diverse living environment, consisting of animals, humans, and plants, planets mostly covered with humid forests and desert planets. However, until appropriate telescopes are available, we will not know this conclusively. In our Milky Way galaxy alone, the number of intelligent civilizations, both primitive and highly technological, likely number in the tens of thousands. It can be assumed that within the next 20 to 40 years, the presence of organic life or signs of alien intelligence in the universe will be confirmed through direct astronomical observations on nearby planets in main sequence star systems at distances ranging from a dozen to several hundred light-years from the solar system. Currently, work is underway on ground-based telescopes that will capture the first images of the atmospheres and disks of planets beyond the solar system.Such possibilities will become reality if astronomy continues to develop as rapidly as it has. For this purpose, a mirror with a radius of approximately 9-15 meters, placed at the libration point or, where observational opportunities are better, in nearby space, would be sufficient to obtain the necessary data. The cost of launching such a space telescope or an interferometer coupled to it would range from $2 to $4 billion. It would require a telescope composed of many components assembled in space by astronauts sent on a special mission, so the cost would have to rise to the level sufficient to launch at least one or two manned missions. Our reality would be completely different if it weren't for the fact that we currently lack the ability to develop or understand the technology enabling travel within our galaxy; currently, our knowledge depends on planetary conditions. Our knowledge of the cosmos is therefore minimal and mainly concerns larger objects visible from Earth. As for useful knowledge, such as knowledge about extrasolar planets and their conditions, it is currently fragmented and superficial, concerning only transiting planets or those detected through direct observation. In fact, such a possibility is relatively rare compared to, for example, planets detected through Doppler spectroscopy. As long as this limitation exists, all data about the universe around us will come from astronomical observations using telescopes and other such devices. Generally, we do not understand how interstellar travel could occur. Currently, the concept of this type of travel is determined by the theory of relativity, which defines the limits of modern physics. However, it must be stated that this theory only defines a specific situation and the relationship between time and space, and does not eliminate other possibilities, of which there are quite a few, although it may seem that the matter is closed. Looking beyond the General Theory of Relativity (OGR) would currently require the discovery of new physical relationships, which have always been a technological gateway, and the development of technologies based on them. Another, even greater problem is the lack of serious interest in this topic worldwide ? current work remains marginalized for various reasons, due to a lack of consideration for methods of thinking different from those defined by contemporary physics and technology. All speculations that go beyond or bypass the theory of relativity exist only on paper, as they are not taken seriously, and any form of fanaticism will have a two-way mechanism. One thing is certain we likely have a long way to go before such technological and psychological barriers are overcome; a re-evaluation would also have to occur in the consciousness and mentality of ordinary people. In this case, it is clear that after an initial fascination with space issues, the world has lost interest in space exploration technologies. One can speculate on the reasons for this, but a rapid change in the attitudes towards space among the majority of society is not expected. One can only generally state that as long as such important world problems as hunger, infectious diseases, and the lack of prospects for a better life for hundreds of millions of people on Earth due to the lack of access to education and the satisfaction of their basic biological and living needs persist, these people will not be inclined to think about anything more than new shoes or the desire to eat their fill. Almost all wealthy countries that can afford space programs are economically prosperous, with no hunger, and adequate social and medical care. Poor countries often face shortages in this regard, both in terms of qualified medical personnel and medications. Although this situation is improving every year, this problem will long remain a key criterion for choosing global policies for adequate international administration. Even in wealthy countries, people are often unable to develop the values ??of consciousness that would enable greater engagement in space exploration. The problem lies in the lack of diversification of thinking and technologies, and others are simply uninterested in such unnecessary content. And it's still true that in this age of consumerism, which most Earthlings consider the only sensible way to spend their time on the planet and the only philosophical current, almost no one cares about such matters?which can be interpreted as a relatively unambitious position that requires little intellectual or physical effort, so the world drifts, and with it those who are "sentenced for life" in the planetary penitentiary that remains Earth. In my case, interest in space exploration doesn't necessarily go hand in hand with stability and economic prosperity, because while I have no shortage of decent housing, and hunger isn't my problem, I am forced to face economic problems that may seem overwhelming for now, and in fact, I don't know when I'll finally overcome them so that I can finally find the means to meet these kinds of inspirations. However, such opportunities do exist Poland is developing quite rapidly economically and in terms of infrastructure (although, truth be told, many of the problems we experience living in this country might be avoided if all economic matters were managed properly, utilizing natural resources, human resources, and the technology that is available, but no one uses it). Well, it could be argued that some people waste money without moderation and without consideration on completely irrelevant matters, without which they could already live comfortably, and have no particular aspirations except for becoming even richer. Others walk around in holey shoes and torn trousers, yet are endowed with the right vision. In fact, they often have the potential to make important changes in this reality, even though they don't have much money. After all, not everything depends on financial means but on attitude and strength of character. People involved in business, politics, or the world's technical infrastructure usually don't introduce positive technology beyond the one that brings them profits, which often causes increasing economic oppression for the poorer segment of society. Politics perpetuates this type of oppression and is nothing more than a materialistic approach to the economy associated with an economic compromise in which the same people associated with this type of system always win. Politicians strive to maintain this compromise, and when they cannot achieve it, dictatorship or top-down control, incompatible with market processes and democracy, inevitably ensues. Compromise maintained at all costs does not lead to progress, and the entire technology upon which it relies defeats the purpose. It is very rare, however, for someone to be both a billionaire and a visionary. The number of people the world's population in 2015 was already nearly 7.5 billion will soon reach 8 billion to 9 billion. This number will continue to grow, and the progress will no longer be linear, but rather geometric. A larger population leads to uncontrolled demographic growth, determined by a larger number of people of reproductive age. Improving living conditions on the planet will lead to more people deciding to start families. A natural consequence of this is a larger workforce, which could further accelerate economic growth, but it also means additional supplies of essential food and drinking water, as well as housing and other basic needs for these people. There are many indications that NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) or SpaceX's program will come to fruition, and as one of the billions of viewers, I will have the opportunity to witness a human landing on Mars. Whether this will lead to a continuation of the program aimed at colonizing the "red planet" is quite possible. Many surprises could unfold under the Earthling banner. Perhaps, among other things, the invention of space propulsion systems that no one has considered in the past or present. Drives utilizing technologies straight out of science fiction, such as hyperdrive and WARP propulsion, aren't necessarily just science fiction. The near future could see a time when recoilless propulsion, or "reactionless" propulsion?that is, propulsion that doesn't generate a recoil effect, such as a drive that relies on the reflection of photons within a closed propulsion system (e.g., EmDrive), or a drive that relies on an inertial mechanism (e.g., similar to Thornson's or To³czyn's devices), will enter a phase of more realistic solutions and projects. Such drives likely wouldn't enable interstellar travel, but they would enable free movement within the solar system, the free construction of colonies and stations orbiting all the planets in the solar system, and so on. The average distances between planetary systems in our galaxy range from 3 to 10 light-years. Considering that light travels a distance of approximately 300,000 km in 1 second?for a distance of 4.5 light-years to the Alpha Centauri system, we get a distance of approximately 141,523,200 * 300,000 = 42,456,960,000,000 km?this is a huge number, and if we were to travel such distances at speeds slower than "c," the entire expedition would lose all meaning. Therefore, we need to break away from standard thinking and venture into unknown regions beyond the boundaries of science and technology to overcome this barrier. Currently, there are very interesting branches of scientific knowledge, or rather, distinct scientific fields, which, if examined carefully, could have the potential to become real technologies, despite the fact that science cannot explain certain manifestations of energy and their impact on time, matter, and space associated with such technologies. Some manifestations of the operation of certain technical devices, which cannot be explained within the framework of classical physics, only demonstrate how limited our current knowledge of certain relationships is. Only by looking "beneath the surface" of reality, as it were, can we achieve success and introduce methods of thought into standard physics that were previously considered unexplored scientific realms. Einstein attempted for many years to describe all phenomena related to quantum physics using mathematical methods. Another scientist, Werner Heisenberg, was constantly working in the background, using probability theory to describe this physics. He assumed that quantum relationships could not be precisely defined using mathematical methods, as Einstein intended. However, we can determine the probability of certain quantum phenomena. Unfortunately, an aortic aneurysm ended Einstein's work, the creator of the theory of relativity, before any real success, which he might have achieved if he had had a little more time. However, science functions and does not end with quantum theory. Hence, a simple conclusion: in all these dimensions of knowledge where human reason fails, standard mathematics may simply fail to meet the requirements for describing relationships related to new topics. This is no longer about the constituents of reality, such as time and space, because the description of realities beyond our comprehension and habits can encounter real problems, both related to calculations and the simple translation of these data into a space composed of phenomena in our continuum, for which we already have certain expectations. Very often in the past, a given technical solution outpaced scientific descriptions, and as it later turned out, this often resulted in a benefit for civilization, despite the fact that the scientific foundations of the time and the people associated with them ostentatiously and vehemently criticized these solutions. Well, as we know today, these people were wrong and had to give way to those who, in this case, presented obvious and constructive realities and truth. History teaches us, however, that economic and business struggles between various factions lead to technological progress being reduced and bent to civilizational requirements, which often have nothing to do with the progress that should properly exist if interests divided by economic considerations were not at stake. And here, it so happens that the technology that would truly meet these requirements is not related to making money, because it would be free by nature.