Comment on Billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman is confirmed as new NASA chief

stevestevesteve@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

• halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  This one actually does make sense. He actually knows what the fuck is going on. He’s not just a stooge trying to cozy up to Trump.

  He has experience with NASA, space contractors, and has been in space. The Overview Effect shouldn’t be discounted.

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  • ChicoSuave@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    What is the Overview Effect?

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    • halcyoncmdr@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      The overview effect is a cognitive shift reported by some astronauts while viewing the Earth from space. Researchers have characterized the effect as “a state of awe with self-transcendent qualities, precipitated by a particularly striking visual stimulus”. The most prominent common aspects of personally experiencing the Earth from space are appreciation and perception of beauty, unexpected and even overwhelming emotion, and an increased sense of connection to other people and the Earth as a whole. The effect can cause changes in the observer’s self concept and value system, and can be transformative.

      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overview_effect

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  • stevestevesteve@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    Well you’ve made me feel slightly better about it at least. Time will tell how this works out for NASA

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