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Cosmic Queries – Seeing Earth From Space with Jordan Klepper & Nicole Stott

Oct 12, 2021

Join comedian Jordan Klepper, known from The Daily Show, and Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut and artist who painted in space, for a cosmic journey. They unravel the transformative 'Overview Effect'—how seeing Earth from above can shift our perspective on life. Dive into the challenges of human space travel and the importance of design, from technical details to artistic expression. They also discuss the role of women in space exploration and the emotional impact of art in microgravity, showcasing the beauty of our interconnected existence on 'Spaceship Earth.'

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Nicole Stott

Jordan Klepper

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Exploring Space Travel and Design

11min

Design, Space, and Earthly Perspectives

7min

Art and Humanity in Space

10min

Women in Space: Breaking Barriers

8min

Gravity, Adaptation, and Artistic Exploration in Space

12min

The Overview Effect: A Cosmic Perspective

4min

What do you learn from going to space? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and guest co-host comedian Jordan Klepper answer patron questions about living in space with engineer and NASA astronaut Nicole Stott. What’s the Overview Effect?

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Photo Credit: NASA

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