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171 - Stiletto Starship (with Jack Beyer)

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Perception of Scale: The Illusion of Speed in Massive Objects

This chapter explores the way we perceive large objects like the Starship as they move through the sky, emphasizing their unique appearance and speed. Through personal anecdotes, the discussion highlights how the scale of these vehicles creates visual illusions of slow motion during their descent.

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