L3 - Culture Rationales for Space Activities Flashcards
1
Q
What is culture?
A
The way we live, the things we believe, the language we use.
2
Q
What is induced by culture?
A
Scientific, policy and economic rationales.
3
Q
Give three types of exploring culture.
A
- Western (search for glory, god and gold)
- American (obsessive, colonizers and cowboys)
- Other: asian prefer staying home and conquering neighbors
4
Q
What is cosmicization?
A
Tsiolkovsky: “The planet is the cradle of intelligence, but it is impossible to live in the cradle forever.”
5
Q
What is the overview effect?
A
It occurs when an astronaut sees the Earth in its entirety for the first time. He starts identifying with the whole system not just parts of it.
6
Q
What two additional Fs does Dator add to the 3is?
A
- Fairly Phylosophical
- Fun
