http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/04...e_big_brother/
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“"This mission to Mars can be the biggest media event in the world," said Paul Römer, inventor of Big Brother, in a statement. "Reality meets talent show with no ending and the whole world watching. Now there's a good pitch!"
Mars One is even taking this principle as far as allowing members of the general public to pick the first four colonists by popular vote, based on a candidate pool it deems physically and psychologically appropriate.
Beginning in July, potential applicants will be asked to send in one-minute videos explaining why they have the Right Stuff, and Lansdorp said he was hoping for some viral hits to bring help bring in early funds and spark public interest.
The 40 applicants chosen will have to undergo eight years of training for the mission (presumably also televised) and the winning team will boost out of Earth's orbit on September 2022 for their seven- or eight-month trip. Once on Mars they will have "relatively spacious living units; over 50 square meters per person, and a total of more than 200 square meters combined interior space," to enjoy for the next two years, all under CCTV for our viewing entertainment.”
“"This mission to Mars can be the biggest media event in the world," said Paul Römer, inventor of Big Brother, in a statement. "Reality meets talent show with no ending and the whole world watching. Now there's a good pitch!"
Mars One is even taking this principle as far as allowing members of the general public to pick the first four colonists by popular vote, based on a candidate pool it deems physically and psychologically appropriate.
Beginning in July, potential applicants will be asked to send in one-minute videos explaining why they have the Right Stuff, and Lansdorp said he was hoping for some viral hits to bring help bring in early funds and spark public interest.
The 40 applicants chosen will have to undergo eight years of training for the mission (presumably also televised) and the winning team will boost out of Earth's orbit on September 2022 for their seven- or eight-month trip. Once on Mars they will have "relatively spacious living units; over 50 square meters per person, and a total of more than 200 square meters combined interior space," to enjoy for the next two years, all under CCTV for our viewing entertainment.”
