The Emerald Space Hex: The Curse of Restlessness in Worldviews of Perpetual Escape
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Jun 24, 2020 This podcast explores humanity's obsession with leaving planet earth and the mythologies of restlessness. It discusses the contrast between space exploration and global problems, the restless nature of the human mind, the concept of escape mistaken for spirituality, and the importance of sitting with what is. It also explores the symbolism of the moon, the power of love, and the true pilgrimage.
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Launches Amid Social Crises
- Josh highlights a SpaceX launch during global racial justice protests as tone-deaf.
- He notes launches emit huge CO2, e.g., 400 metric tons per flight, worsening Earth harm.
Glory As Justification
- Josh reads NASA's line that spaceflight 'adds glory to our lives' and questions that value.
- He argues true glory resides in present breath and Earth's cycles, not flags on rocks.
A Backyard Universe
- Josh describes his tiny 20-foot garden as a cosmos of medicines and life.
- He argues attention to local nature offers abundant healing and meaning.