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Barry C. Smith explores how the moon landing was perceived by the public, and the forgotten heroes who helped to make it happen.
Was the moon landing a waste of taxpayer money?
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Since the space race, our solar system has been contested territory - fresh terrain for nations and corporations to lay claim to. Yet the success of Apollo 11 was due to a huge international effort, and should be remembered as a shared human achievement.
#space #moonlanding #apollo11 #artemis
Philosopher Barry C. Smith unpacks the isolationist myths around space exploration, and brings to light the hidden heroes of Apollo 11.
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0:00 Intro
0:24 How Apollo 11 created new technologies
6:26 The women behind the moon landings
8:15 The legacy of Kennedy
11:33 A collective achievement for mankind
13:52 Criticism from the Civil Rights Movement
15:05 The legacy of the moon landings
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Barry C. Smith explores how the moon landing was perceived by the public, and the forgotten heroes who helped to make it happen.
Was the moon landing a waste of taxpayer money?
With a free trial, you can watch the full talk NOW at iai.tv/video/the-adventure-of-space-barry-smith-moon-landings?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description
Since the space race, our solar system has been contested territory - fresh terrain for nations and corporations to lay claim to. Yet the success of Apollo 11 was due to a huge international effort, and should be remembered as a shared human achievement.
#space #moonlanding #apollo11 #artemis
Philosopher Barry C. Smith unpacks the isolationist myths around space exploration, and brings to light the hidden heroes of Apollo 11.
The Institute of Art and Ideas features videos and articles from cutting edge thinkers discussing the ideas that are shaping the world, from metaphysics to string theory, technology to democracy, aesthetics to genetics. Subscribe today! iai.tv/subscribe?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=https://iai.tv/video/the-adventure-of-space-barry-smith-moon-landings
0:00 Intro
0:24 How Apollo 11 created new technologies
6:26 The women behind the moon landings
8:15 The legacy of Kennedy
11:33 A collective achievement for mankind
13:52 Criticism from the Civil Rights Movement
15:05 The legacy of the moon landings
For debates and talks: iai.tv
For articles: iai.tv/articles
For courses: iai.tv/iai-academy/courses
