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The Big Picture

Objectives

  • To develop a deeper understanding of the Overview Effect.
  • To highlight the importance of seeing the Big Picture.
  • To analyze the significance of the Pale Blue Dot. 

Key Concepts

  • Big Picture Thinking

  • The Overview Effect 

Module overview

The overview effect is a shift in perception and cognition that astronauts and spacewalkers have described experiencing after viewing earth from up above. The sight of the entire earth “hanging in the void”, glowing like a precious jewel against the black backdrop of space; an earth with no political boundaries; an earth that looks majestic and fragile in equal measure – this experience inspires in these astronauts a sense of mental clarity – a reconfiguration of their life-priorities – perhaps even a literal rewiring of their neural connections and cognitive schemas.

This module considers Jason’s views on the Overview Effect and seeing the Big Picture.

Details

  • 45

    minutes

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    certificate

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    pre-requisites

  • 14 - adult

    age

Skills

  • Futures Thinking 
  • Moonshot Thinking 
  • Creativity & Imagination 
  • Citizenship & Stewardship 

Cross Curricular programs and links

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