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Billionaires boldly go: private space-treks

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Populism, Space Race, and Consciousness

This chapter explores the emergence of populist immigration policies and the grassroots desires of voters. It also highlights significant advancements in private space exploration, focusing on the competitions between Blue Origin and SpaceX, and discusses the motivations of billionaires in the space industry. Additionally, it pays tribute to psychiatrist Peter Fenwick and his insights on near-death experiences.

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