There comes a time when we reach the limit of our knowledge and experience and need to strive for more. I've reached that with the Asgardian Parliament. Can someone give me a pointer as to where to learn some of the finer legislative points. For a particular example, the upcoming Sitting will have a third reading of the National Currency Act, and a first reading of the Asgardian Tax Act. I'm assuming legislation is brought to the floor by AMPs. How many readings does a piece of legislation get? Does it have to be in different sittings? Can someone give me a pointer to this knowledge? THANKS!

I was four years old when we landed on the Moon. I saw it, crouching on the stairs wondering what my parent's were watching that night. I wouldn't make the connection for a few years after that. For years, only two things would get me up before dawn: a chess tournament, and a shuttle launch. Challenger was one of the first I actually missed because I was registering for college classes at the time. My astronomy prof and I at the time were going to go down to FL to help NASA in the recovery efforts before that idea was officially nixed. I'd programmed my school's computer system to send out a login message to everyone on the anniversary of this launch, a script that I'm told lasted more than four years after I graduated. And old colleague of mine had a years-running argument: manned space exploration vs robotic space exploration. He came firmly down on the robotic side, siting better scientific returns for the money. While acknowledging that truth, I fought for manned space exploration. I wanted another moment in time where the majority of the human race would come together in awe of what we could do, as we did in July of 1969, rather than horror of what could be destroyed as we did in September of 2001. Still, having said that, there are some diamond, human moments in our current robotic exploration program. To this day, over 17 years later, I still choke up watching Steve Squyres pump both his fists and fall to his knees in thanks for the safe landing of Spirit after more than 15 minutes trying to pin down the rover downlink. Todays events and possibilties remain exciting and educational. From China's successful far-side lunar rover landing, right to Israel's lunar landing failure. That last proved especially educational since I was having my middle school watch it live that day, leading to a magnificent dicussion that rocket science is not easy, sometimes is really does fail, and then we try again. This last week saw our latest triumph in Perseverance. I am starting - just starting, mind you - to gain hope that my life will be able to finish off as it largely started: watching a human walk on the surface of the Moon again. It never happens as fast as you want. I can remember my first boss and I seriously talking about the possibility of his newborn son being the first person on Mars back in 1988. That won't happen now, of course. But we are moving forward. Oh sure, a large part of me worries that in the next couple of decades all of it will slam to a halt as we have to then spend all of our energy and capital reacting to the reality of climate change. But with things like this, I'll continue to hope! https://youtu.be/4czjS9h4Fpg

Wasn't quite sure where to put this question. We now know that the Solar uses the QTUM blockchain. Does this mean that Solars are QTUM coins, or will Solars just be riding on top of, and using, the QTUM blockchain? Put another way, if I get QTUM coin will it zhow up in my Solar wallet? Many thanks!

I've been interested in the concept of micronations for some time. I'm also no stranger to the "ice cube's chance in Hell" social causes being an Esperantist. :) I currently care for a terminally ill partner while teaching science in the local public school district. I'm semi active in local politics, an active Amateur Radio operator, and on the Board of my local Meetinghouse. I find Asgardia populated by a wide range of people - from those wondering when the nation will move us all into space, to those who are experienced in actual politics. Let's see where this goes.

Hi everyone hope the world is treating you well. I’m mining PĪ a new crypto currency in my bubble right now and busy with my garden which has moved in doors for the winter and keeping my air purified and looking forward to a Covid free summer here in my earth location. I’ve made 68 trips around the sun and working on my 69th stay positive my fellow asguardians

Hi all, as Asgardia is still forming her first government, I would like to ask a question on how the government is going to engage and help gain interest in civic engagement for Asgardia? Our form of government is a Unitary Democracy and without citizen engagement, no matter how effective the government is, the government will fail. Is there any set of rules, guidelines, or information on engaging people in Asgardian civic life? What mechanisms have we or should we create to ensure the government is responsive to the body politic? Further, should we look at concepts like digital democracy or others? Secretly hoping to get a discussion going on this and would love to hear some ideas/ see some resources. As citizens of a new country we have a unique opportunity to form and test new ideas on government; and as time passes help shape a government that can tackle the complex problems of a space civilization.