Is reaching for the stars a waste of our terrestrial resources?
In short: Poet Mark Grist explores the tension between cosmic ambition and earthly needs. This spoken word piece examines whether the immense cost of space exploration is justified when so many urgent issues remain unsolved on Earth.
Part of The Royal Institution's 2015 'A Place Called Space' advent calendar, this performance uses spoken word to navigate the human experience of space travel. It weighs the cultural significance of exploring the cosmos against the pressing demands of life on our home planet.
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