Rethinking the cultural baggage we carry into the solar system
In short: As humanity prepares to inhabit planets like Mars, we must decide which human traditions are essential for survival and which social flaws must be left behind on Earth.
Drawing from his experience as an artist-in-residence at the European Space Agency, Jorge Mañes Rubio explores the intersection of science, art, and ritual. He proposes that our journey into space should not merely be a technical feat, but a chance to reimagine human existence. By blending cultural practices with design, he suggests we can build a future that is intentionally free from the patterns of prejudice and exploitation that have historically defined human societies.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Jorge Mañes Rubio: What should humans take to space (and leave behind)?
- Also: TED — Jorge Mañes Rubio: What should humans take to space (and leave behind)? | TED Fellows · YouTube (embedded player only)
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