Unfortunately, individuals who struggle with anxiety, competitiveness, or succumb to pressure may not be suitable for colonizing Mars. Recent research, currently undergoing peer review, suggests that those with more laid-back and agreeable personalities have the best chance of enduring and adapting to the challenges of living on the Red Planet.
In a study using computer simulations to track the progress of human settlements on Mars over 28 years, researchers discovered that agreeable personality types were the most enduring. Neurotic individuals showed the least adaptation capacity. Contrary to previous literature, the study revealed that a sustainable settlement on Mars could be achieved with a minimum of 22 people, rather than the hundreds previously believed to be necessary.
The study also identified four key personality traits that would increase the chances of survival on Mars. These traits include low competitiveness, adaptability to change, a balance between introversion and extroversion, and low aggressiveness. The agreeable category excelled in these traits, while the neurotic category fared the worst.
The researchers used a wide range of data sources, including economic and agricultural papers, information from the International Space Station, and gathered data from Antarctic outposts and submarines. They focused on better understanding the behavioral and psychological interactions of future Martian colonists through an Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) simulation.
In this simulation, the agreeable type of individual was defined as someone who is cooperative, adaptable, and not fixated on stringent routines. The social type was similar to the agreeable type but with a tendency to require social interaction. On the other hand, the reactive type displayed moderate competitiveness and a strict routine, while the neurotic type exhibited high competitiveness, aggression, and difficulty adapting to change.
The researchers discovered that the colony could operate successfully for decades with just 22 inhabitants. They also plan to explore how the ratio of personality types among colonists affects the colony’s success in future simulations.
Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of coping capacity in extreme environments. The ability to go with the flow, adapt to unexpected challenges, and improvise in adverse conditions or disasters is crucial for success on Mars.
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