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What does astronomy tell us about our place in the universe?

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In this episode of So Now What, host Catherine Galloway engages with Gates Cambridge scholars Luis Welbanks, Rebecca Charbonneau, and Yinuo Han to discuss the current state of astronomy, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the implications of commercial interests in space exploration. The conversation explores themes of hope and concern in the scientific community, the importance of historical context in understanding current challenges, and the role of narratives in shaping public perception of science. The scholars share their insights on the future of astronomy and the need for collaboration in addressing the wicked problems facing humanity. takeaways Space exploration is entering a new era with significant discoveries. Hope and concern coexist in the current state of science. The search for extraterrestrial life is more promising than ever. Historical context can inform our understanding of current challenges. Astronomy has a social role in shaping public discourse. Commercial interests in space raise questions about future conflicts. Public narratives about science influence funding and support. Collaboration is essential for success in space exploration. The emotional journey of scientists is part of the discovery process. Engaging with science is crucial for future generations. Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Cosmos: A New Era of Discovery 04:16 Hope and Concerns in Astronomy 10:46 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life 11:45 Lessons from the Past: The Space Race 14:29 The Importance of Astronomy in Society 18:57 The Role of Narratives in Science 24:34 Commercial Interests and Space Warfare 28:06 Future Aspirations in Astronomy 30:47 A Call to Action: Engaging with Science
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In this episode of So Now What, host Catherine Galloway engages with Gates Cambridge scholars Luis Welbanks, Rebecca Charbonneau, and Yinuo Han to discuss the current state of astronomy, the search for extraterrestrial life, and the implications of commercial interests in space exploration. The conversation explores themes of hope and concern in the scientific community, the importance of historical context in understanding current challenges, and the role of narratives in shaping public perception of science. The scholars share their insights on the future of astronomy and the need for collaboration in addressing the wicked problems facing humanity. takeaways Space exploration is entering a new era with significant discoveries. Hope and concern coexist in the current state of science. The search for extraterrestrial life is more promising than ever. Historical context can inform our understanding of current challenges. Astronomy has a social role in shaping public discourse. Commercial interests in space raise questions about future conflicts. Public narratives about science influence funding and support. Collaboration is essential for success in space exploration. The emotional journey of scientists is part of the discovery process. Engaging with science is crucial for future generations. Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Cosmos: A New Era of Discovery 04:16 Hope and Concerns in Astronomy 10:46 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life 11:45 Lessons from the Past: The Space Race 14:29 The Importance of Astronomy in Society 18:57 The Role of Narratives in Science 24:34 Commercial Interests and Space Warfare 28:06 Future Aspirations in Astronomy 30:47 A Call to Action: Engaging with Science
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