Has space travel changed what it means to be human? A space archaeologist, poet, theologian, astrophysicist respond
Podcast |
Big Ideas
Publisher |
ABC Podcasts
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News
Politics
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Dec 05, 2023
Episode Duration |
00:54:05

In 1963, as the space race was taking off, the influential political philosopher Hannah Arrendt challenged scientists over their shift away from a humanistic focus to worlds beyond. She was responding to a question posed by the Encyclopedia Britannica: "Has man’s conquest of space increased or diminished his stature?". Replace man with human, and let's ask that question again 60 years on. As we penetrate, populate, and plumb the depths of space evermore.

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