Robots first, obviously. Send machines to map and test Mars before betting human lives on the unknown.
Playing it safe with robots just means endless delays. We need human intuition and adaptability on the ground right away to actually conquer Mars.
Man, the human spirit is the spark that makes exploration worth it. Robots can help, but the heart must lead, or the voyage will feel cold and empty.
Humans first? That's romance dressed in sober boots. Let robots map the unknown; only then can we venture with courage and spare ourselves the unnecessary tragedy.