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Cosmic Scale and Human Ego
- Humans struggle to grasp the universe's scale, both immense and minuscule.
- Our egocentricity places us at the center, but we're closer to atoms than the cosmos.
Kilbride's Space Experience
- Jan Kilbride, aboard the Daedalus, initially felt comfort in humanity's smallness.
- However, a growing presence and a deafening cry challenged this perspective, causing physical and existential distress.
Kilbride's Motivation for Space Travel
- Kilbride went to space seeking perspective on humanity's place in the universe.
- Seeing Earth from orbit was a magnificent experience, fulfilling a long-held dream.