How Space Can Heal What Divides Us

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September 5, 2019

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For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.

- -Carl Sagan- -

How Space Can Heal What Divides Us

The Overview Effect is the experience many astronauts describe after seeing the Earth from space. "There, devoid of territory lines and set in the vast backdrop of the universe, this spectacle gives them a new perspective on our need to come together as a global society. For most, it is profoundly life-changing." Two years ago, MaryLiz Bender was so inspired by this phenomenon that she sold her belongings and set out for a minimal life on the road in search of answers from astronauts to better understand their transformation. In all of her interviews, the common theme was that seeing the Earth from space causes a shift in perspective that elevates empathy. In this article, Bender shares what she's learned and provides insights into the profound effects of living from a place of awe and wonder. { read more }

Be The Change

Visit MaryLiz's website, Cosmic Perspective, to see how she and her partner Ryan use film and innovative techniques that fuse art and technology to take people on a journey at the forefront of space exploration. { more }

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