Should we hold G8 summits in space?

by | Jan 18, 2011


Astronaut Edgar Mitchell thinks so. I interviewed Dr Mitchell about how the ‘big picture effect’ transformed many astronauts, including him. For best results, make it big screen, plug in your headphones, and enjoy the trip! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE-PUTVULFg&feature=player_embedded#![/youtube]

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  • Jules Evans

    Jules Evans is a freelance journalist and writer, who covers two main areas: philosophy and psychology (for publications including The Times, Psychologies, New Statesman and his website, Philosophy for Life), and emerging markets (for publications including The Spectator, Economist, Times, Euromoney and Financial News).

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