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Cato_theElder t1_j8sj6ge wrote

Lots of folks answering with all the reasons this wouldn't work. Whether or not it's plausible, I think it's a good idea to engage with the hypothetical. What would it take? If it's not realistic, what's in the way? Hypothetically, what would getting around that problem look like?

If you haven't, I'd recommend checking out the "what if" section of xkcd. The author tackles questions like this and gets to some really interesting conclusions.

Furthermore, Carthage must be destroyed.

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prof_chaos7 OP t1_j8sqqx0 wrote

What we have to do is build a huge octahedron shape(made of carbon) and launch it in the desired orbit. Define 2 magnetic poles on it and start building a spherical shape around it. The elements that r needed to sustain life will be brought from earth and asteroids.

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