Thank you. This challenged facets of some fairly deeply held beliefs I've had in a very good, and probably necessary, way. You've offered a wonderful perspective while also acknowledging my own feelings, which are more in line with the controversial Justin Noble essay.
I admit I have often felt deeply ambivalent about space exploration, and its co-option by standard bearers of the Broligarchy has not helped soften my view.
But your gentle, not condescending reminder of the spiritual as well as practical need to continue to aspire to press the boundaries of human doscovery and accomplishment has legit made me pause and deeply reconsider if my own views aren't a bit stagnant and myopic. And, I admit to a cringe of guilt at my owm presumptions and perhaps even tendency to stereotype.
And that's a balm to my own Eeyore-driven tendencies, which my day job make difficult to escape.
So while I won't say my mind is entirely change, my perspective has become more considered and broadened. So thank you sincerely for that.
Thank you. This challenged facets of some fairly deeply held beliefs I've had in a very good, and probably necessary, way. You've offered a wonderful perspective while also acknowledging my own feelings, which are more in line with the controversial Justin Noble essay.
I admit I have often felt deeply ambivalent about space exploration, and its co-option by standard bearers of the Broligarchy has not helped soften my view.
But your gentle, not condescending reminder of the spiritual as well as practical need to continue to aspire to press the boundaries of human doscovery and accomplishment has legit made me pause and deeply reconsider if my own views aren't a bit stagnant and myopic. And, I admit to a cringe of guilt at my owm presumptions and perhaps even tendency to stereotype.
And that's a balm to my own Eeyore-driven tendencies, which my day job make difficult to escape.
So while I won't say my mind is entirely change, my perspective has become more considered and broadened. So thank you sincerely for that.
This was my struggle, I feel what you are saying.