What is the Overview Effect Experienced by Those Who Go to Space?

As our work on space continues our universe Our knowledge of its secrets is expanding even more. In this context, new James Webb TelescopeNumerous research and developments help us, especially the preparations for the Artemis mission and Mars studies.

Surprisingly, however, these studies of space are sometimes our mind can reveal its secrets. Now, as an example of these secrets, a situation experienced by astronauts going into space. Overview effect we will tell. This situation causes the human mind to change the way it perceives the Earth.

First of all what is the effect of this overview:

If it weren’t for the astronauts sent into space, it would probably be we will not know this is seen in those who, after going into space, have had the opportunity to look back at our planet. Or simply on the plane You can experience this even when you ride.

When the people in question see the Earth from the outside, humanity The problems it raises suddenly become meaningless, and they want to protect that ball, the Earth, standing in front of them with a clear mind.

When you look at the map, you see drawn borders, but when you look at the Earth from the outside, none of these are there:

From the Biden and Trump conflicts in America in our country problems in Africa starving almost everything to the bloody histories has been made by the hand of man, and they are still talked about. Talking about the Overview effect of speech Of course, we are not saying that there is a problem. Rather, for someone who is under this influence, the above-mentioned things become meaningless.

immigration issues, economic crisesborder conflicts, etc. situations are not heard from the outside (from space), the borders we draw are not seen from the outside, if half of the planet’s population suddenly disappears, it will not be noticed from the outside. These are the problems of humanity and mean little to astronauts watching the beautiful Earth from the outside. From there, everything is together. dependent and dependent.

When you look at it from the opposite side, what astronauts see does not mean much to those who are interested in these problems on Earth:

Recognizing and introducing the term during a normal flight (airplane) to Frank White For this reason, it becomes very difficult for astronauts to describe the situation they are experiencing. If you want to visualize it, think of it this way: Even though the astronauts who go into space will return, they will return their families, homes and other possessions for the sake of science. leaves it here. Those who remain on the planet while they are up take care of the problems of this place.

Astronauts looking at the planet from space, these people or problems. does not see. He sees only the uniquely moving Earth with its harmonious colors. It is the first time he sees space that way, and for the first time he is in that non-gravity environment and feels light. Finally, how does the time flow that we are used to for the first time? Only He realizes that it is valid on Earth.

Well, let’s say the astronauts were fascinated by looking at Earth from space. What exactly is changing?

a NASA astronaut Edgar Mitchell He describes the situation as follows:You suddenly develop an awareness of the Earth, an intense dissatisfaction with its current state, and a desire to do something about it. International politics over the moon looks pretty tiny. Grabbing a politician by the neck and dragging him a quarter of a million miles take a look at you… you are coming”.

Those who experience this situation see the Earth as quite innocent and fragile and devote their lives to its good. they are getting ready We wouldn’t be exaggerating when we say that. Because the most important thing is not that they dedicate their lives to this, but that they have gained the ability to look at the problems that arise because of people from a much broader perspective. Roughly an American astronaut, thinking that he will now return home, not his country, the whole world is thinking.

For better digestibility, we recommend you take a look at Carl Sagan’s pale blue dot talk:

This can also have an impact on large communities:

Humanity’s perception of the Earth does not stand out much as it oscillates between its own problems. But when we experience the overview effect from here, our planet. numerous about our planet more sensitive certain to happen. In this context, virtual reality studies are carried out.

Although the Overview effect may seem like a sudden slap to us in this regard, we do not need to wait for it. On our planet that existed long before us when our time is limited Let’s try to take good care of him.

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