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Cosmic Perspectives
Human Ingenuity
The Overview Effect
In many ways, our technology is an extension of who we are as a species. From this perspective, a telescope is an extension of our sense of sight. It is a bridge to the infinite.
In this module, we will explore humanity’s increasing presence in the cosmic arena. Learners will get the opportunity to examine how exploring the universe can have a powerful impact on our psyche. Prepare to be blown away.
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If the universe is billions of years old, and if there are more stars than there are grains of sand, and if the universe could be teeming with life, why is there such a deafening...
We are now increasingly being able to measure everything. Physicist John Wheeler talks about how the fundamental aspect of reality is information. Everything in the universe – from flowers to fish and electrons to protons...
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...
David Deutsch, the quantum physicist, points out that knowledge is unbounded, and we now stand at the beginning of infinity – and always will. With the invention of the alphabet, the Indo-Arabic numeral system, and...
Attempts to improve human cognition and physical abilities date back thousands of years and are exercised every day through seemingly mundane activities such as consuming caffeine or exercising. Yet in recent decades, we have developed...