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The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters

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Close Encounters: Asteroids and Earth

This chapter explores the potential risks of near-Earth asteroids, particularly their predicted encounters in 2028 and 2032. It discusses the challenges of asteroid detection, the implications of possible impacts on major cities, and highlights NASA's DART mission aimed at altering asteroid trajectories. The conversation blends concern with fascination about the future of asteroid monitoring and the broader mission of space observation.

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