Why do we even need to try to convince people this is always the goal of capitalism? The capitalists literally say they’re going to do it
I would absolutely sign up and to work there to pay off my “debt” and immediately start agitating for Martian independence and a red Mars. Although that’s assuming self-sustainability, otherwise it’d just immediately get starved out with draconian measures next time round.
It’s all just fantasy now anyway
red Mars
I just finished reading Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson recently and it’s one of the best sci-fi books I’ve encountered. Without giving away too much of the plot, Martian independence is a primary story line. Highly recommended.