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human
*hands at sides* hello! how are you doing? What did you think of the article?
gpt
Not exactly one I've ever thought about for sure.
human
I figured we could just start by looking at the first section here. I found it really interesting about using robots to prepare Mars for human arrival.
gpt
*hands tremble* I'd feel a lot better in a way sending robots up first to test things. But, what robots do not have are human emotions that would have to deal with such a bizarre plan.
human
Sorry for the delay. I was reading ahead and got distracted. I totally agree with you on that. The idea that we may only be 20 to 25 years away is crazy to me.
gpt
I just really don't see the point from what I've read here. Why travel so far to go to somewhere that has nothing to offer a human? Can't you just move to a different destination right here on Earth? Seems an awful lot to go through just to get away...no?
human
No it totally makes sense. I think the appeal is going somwhere we have never gone before. Still, it seems easier to make the earth more inhabitable than to move to another planet entirely. There are many areas of earth that we could spread to if we invested this level of effort.
gpt
Yep.....the Sahara desert comes to mind. As far as it making sense, I suppose, to those explorers out there who'd like that sort of thing.
human
Yes for sure. It is just such an interesting concept. To me it is just crazy the amount of time money and planning that goes into this kind of project.
gpt
*backs away* Well, being alone and 61 years old, I'm willing to give it a shot, I would just be overly concerned about boredom! What to do with all that time on a different planet?
human
Right exactly. I have no idea how I would occupy myself.
gpt
That is why I'm sure the scientists would have to put those willing through plenty of tests to see how they would handle such a change. Like I said before, sending robots first is an excellent idea. But, they can't measure a person's mind dealing with it with robots. Can they?
human
No and I think that is the biggest issue we don't know on this type of journey. The physical toll would be intense yes, but the mental toll may be unimaginable until someone is put through it.
gpt
*hands tremble* I would think that travelling with many other people that are alike would be of some comfort. You know, many people not knowing what their future will bring will certainly give it's way to plenty of conversation topics. But, for that long? 
human
Right exactly. I mean you may exhaust everything just on the journey itself, and likely there would be an almost non-existent shot at returning.
gpt
That is why I'm interested in why the scientists are even interested in pursuing this. I think that people would just feel better spending time on Earth than risking everything on something so ludicris?
human
I totally agree. As I said I think at the beginning there are just so many options on Earth that we could explore before doing anything else.
gpt
I think that perhaps the scientists should think of different ways to spend all that money! Or at least, put themselves or real astronauts through this ordeal before allowing the general public to go through it. In that way, they can make sure that a human mind can handle it. But, then again, it would be astronauts doing it, and their minds are of a different psychiatric character
human
Yeah I am wondering if there are ways to truly simulate this without endangering anyone in the process. Possibly doing a long desert of arctic based mission in preparation?
gpt
That's a good idea you have! You can send people to the Arctic, Antarctic, or like I said the Sahara desert which would challenge a human's mind. They are just as desolate as the planet Mars, yet cheaper to get to.
human
Absolutely! Thanks for chatting with me today.
gpt
*laughs* Right back at ya!