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A Trillion Humans in the Solar System

Bezos envisions a future of a trillion humans living in the solar system, which would mean having 1,000 Mozarts and 1,000 Einsteins alive at any time; the solar system's resources can easily support such a civilization, but only via giant O'Neill-style space colonies, not planetary surfaces which are too small.

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Speaker

Jeff Bezos

Evidence Quote

the only way to get to that vision is with giant space stations. The planetary surfaces are just way too small.

Source

Jeff BezosLex Fridman Podcast
Created: 6/13/2026, 3:34:03 AM

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