What a waste it is to lose one's mind, or not to have a mind is being very wasteful. If we want to study the physical characteristics of the planet, probes can do a very good job without the cost. Besides, the people at Lockheed Martin need the math experience before I'd feel comfortable sending anyone there. Of course if we were to study the physical characteristics of Nick's research, it should definitely be a manned mission. I would volunteer.
Man is a term used to describe mankind.
It doesn't mean male. What a waste it is to lose one's mind, or not to have a mind is being very wasteful.