

Mooning with Mike Massimino
Aug 23, 2023
Former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino, who overcame a fear of heights by going to space, joins Paul and Stephen to discuss space toilets, robot arms, and the importance of imagination in space exploration. They also explore topics such as the diversity of educational backgrounds among astronauts, the overview effect of being in space, and the credibility surrounding UFOs and the search for extraterrestrial life. The chapter ends with a discussion about their admiration for Radiohead and gratitude for meeting fascinating individuals.
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Introduction
00:00 โข 2min
Mike Massamino: From Spacewalks to Pizza Orders
01:38 โข 12min
Variety of educational backgrounds and the importance of personality traits in space missions
13:50 โข 5min
The Overview Effect: Space's Profoound Perspective
18:41 โข 14min
Exploring Human-Machine Interface and Its Applications
32:40 โข 5min
Exploring the Credibility Surrounding UFOs and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life
38:00 โข 12min
Admiration for Radiohead and the Privilege of Being an Astronaut
49:38 โข 3min