The Overview Effect, first described by author Frank White in 1987, is an experience that transforms astronauts’ perspective of Earth and mankind’s place upon it. Common features of the experience are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment. ‘Overview’ is a short film that explores this phenomenon through interviews with astronauts who have experienced the Overview Effect and features important commentary on the wider implications of this understanding for our society and our relationship to the environment.
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Fantastic. I needed the reminder about perspective. Thanks, Tina.
Jul 28th, 2015 / 11:46 pm
breathtaking.
I can only imagine the feeling of these men and women who’ve experienced the overview.
Jul 29th, 2015 / 4:22 am
Fantastic. Thanks
Jul 29th, 2015 / 10:01 am
Love the idea of seeing things from a different perspective. Thanks for sharing such a great link.
Jul 29th, 2015 / 2:36 pm
love. this is moving.
Jul 30th, 2015 / 5:38 am
The highway interchange is simply beautiful in its symmetry. Regarding the daily overview, if all off us would experience it, our lives would be much better.
Jul 30th, 2015 / 6:48 am