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computer scientist Jean-Marc Salotti calculated that in order to survive, a human colony on Mars would need at least 110 indidivuals. At this number, growth would offset many of the factors that could lead to collapse of the society.

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Fun Fact: computer scientist Jean-Marc Salotti calculated that in order to survive, a human colony on Mars would need at least 110 indidivuals. At this number, growth would offset many of the factors that could lead to collapse of the society.

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