Hmm, that sounds cool. I think the problem with space is that, despite the absence of aliens or laser battles, space is still heaped with nightmarish, lethal danger.
February 14, 2012 2:02 PM
Anonymous said...
This is the way crewed space travel ends; not with a bang, but a whimper. Still, when most people honestly believe "Star Wars" (parts 1-infinity) is science fiction, what do you expect?
From geekology, You know what makes me sad? Nobody gives a shit about space anymore. When I was growing up space was exciting, now you can't have a decent space conversation with someone at the bar without them excusing themselves to go to the restroom THEN BLATANTLY NOT GOING AND STARTING TO TALK TO SOMEONE ELSE . That's how fights happen. This is a picture of a 30-foot rock that rolled across the lunar surface some 50-100 million years ago. You can still see it's tracks. The ones my truck left in the mud when I went to burn down my ex's house? I covered those. It's believed the rock got rolling from the impact of a meteor crash. Ugh, look at you -- you don't even care. Listen, here's what I want you to do: I want you to look at the moon tonight. And while you're staring at it, I want you to say OUT LOUD: "holy shit, we've put people up there". Then keep repeating it until you realize just how amazing that really is. Space: let's bring it back. Then start a cult.
"Don't Stop There -- Keep Going!: This Rock Rolled Across The Moon Some 50-100 Million Years Ago"
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Great post, I agree with the article too. It's so sad that people just don't care, there is no excitement anymore. People suck.
February 14, 2012 5:53 AM
That is totally cool! I am actually listening to a book on CD right now - Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void.
It's fascinating and funny and I would totally recommend it!!
February 14, 2012 6:00 AM
Hmm, that sounds cool. I think the problem with space is that, despite the absence of aliens or laser battles, space is still heaped with nightmarish, lethal danger.
February 14, 2012 2:02 PM
This is the way crewed space travel ends; not with a bang, but a whimper. Still, when most people honestly believe "Star Wars" (parts 1-infinity) is science fiction, what do you expect?
February 22, 2012 10:36 PM