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The Outside ContextSpace Invaders: The Ethics of Multiplanetary Exploration & ExpansionIn episode 5 of The Outside Context, we welcome astrophysicist, space ethicist, and author Erika Nesvold to discuss the ethical questions surrounding space exploration and settlement. Inspired by her book Off Earth, this conversation delves into the challenges of governance, labour rights, environmental protection, and the role of private industry in space.Key Topics DiscussedErika’s Journey – From astrophysics to space ethics and video game development.Ethical Considerations in Space Settlement – Lessons from Earth’s colonial past and how they apply to space.Labour Rights & Exploitation Risks – How historical labour abuses in...
2025-02-2642 min
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary UniverseOff-Earth ethics (featuring Erika Nesvold)Daniel and Kelly talk to Dr. Erika Nesvold about ethical questions we should be asking as we prepare to become a multiplanetary species. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-0756 min
SidewaysA New Frontier: 1. A Message to OurselvesIn this special series from Sideways, called A New Frontier, Matthew Syed explores the most out of this world ethical questions posed by the evolution of human space exploration. He takes us into the cosmos with stories from astronauts who’ve been there and those who can only dream of going, to explore the moral debates that have permeated space exploration since before the moon landings, and are evolving dramatically today in a new era of commercial space flight, of asteroid mining and almost daily satellite launches. Matthew begins the series by diving into the et...
2024-07-1028 min
RumSnakEpisode 93: Levende på en mærkelig klodeI denne episode skal vi – måske lidt abstrakt – tale om mennesket i et planetært perspektiv, med udgangspunkt i kunst og kultur.
Vi har haft besøg af Jacob Lillemose, der hele sit liv har været fascineret af rummet, og også taget det med på arbejde i sin karriere som forfatter og kurator af en lang række udstillinger og andre kunstprojekter.
Vi ser på hvordan et kunstnerisk og kulturelt blik på vores plads og rolle i verden også kan have stor værdi, når vi bevæger os ud i rummet – så det ikke altid “...
2024-05-2053 min
Book SocietyShould We Settle Outer Space? Rocket Scientist Erika Nesvold and I talk about capitalism and prison in space, mining astroids, and "The Sparrow" by Mary Doria RussellRocket Scientist Erika Nesvold and I talk about Mary Doria Russell's The Sparrow all while she answers some of my dumb space questions. We touch on mining astroids, prison and capitalism in space, and whether we should even settle space? The Sparrow: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+sparrow+book&crid=27WWOJ6JYAAQH&sprefix=the+sparrow+book%2Caps%2C163&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
2024-05-0348 min
Bridging the Gaps: A Portal for Curious Minds“Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space” with Dr Erika NesvoldAs humanity sets its sights on venturing beyond the confines of Earth, it is immensely important to acknowledge that the journey to space is not merely a technological feat, but a profoundly human endeavour. From pinpointing destinations to preparing flight plans, from developing generational ships to designing habitats, from selecting teams to establishing communities, there is a crucial element that must not be overlooked: the human dimension. From fostering a sense of community and shared purpose among spacefarers to grappling with the enforcement of laws and the establishment of governance structures in extraterrestrial settlements, addressing these aspects is essential for...
2024-04-2948 min
St. Louis on the AirEthics are difficult on Earth. In outer space, the questions are even harderHumans have gotten a lot wrong when it comes to living on Earth. And while it wouldn’t be possible to entirely leave earthly problems behind, when humans settle outer space there will be a host of ethical questions with which to grapple. At an event presented by Missouri Humanities and recorded at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, Elaine Cha spoke with astrophysicist and author Erika Nesvold. Nesvold is the author of “Off-Earth. Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space.”
2024-03-1942 min
Missouri HumanitiesS3 E1: Can Our Earthly Ways Thrive in the Cosmos?Space settlement is rapidly becoming ever more likely. Will it look like the utopian vision of Star Trek? Or the dark future of Star Wars? Can our earthly ways thrive in the cosmos? For the first episode of this new season, we are thrilled to be able to share with you a previously recorded program from Missouri Humanities. On Feb 17th, 2024, Missouri Humanities held their Keynote Event for the year’s signature series at the James S McDonnell Planetarium in St Louis, the perfect setting for this conversation featuring St. Louis Public Radio’s Elaine Cha and Dr. Erika Nesv...
2024-02-2757 min
Lexicon by Interesting EngineeringThe future of space exploration and ethics with Erika NesvoldAstrophysicist Erika Nesvold discusses her passion for space, the significance of circumstellar discs, and the role of simulations in understanding our universe. She also delves into space ethics, addressing the complexities of space exploration, resource utilization, and the ethical considerations of human activities beyond Earth.
2024-02-0850 min
IndyKids VoicesSpace Interview Podcast ft. The Gillen Brewer Interviewers!Which planets are hot? Does a planet made of diamonds exist? Why hasn't there been an astronaut on the moon for 50 years? Has a spaceship ever flown near a black hole? Are humans treating space as badly as we're treating our oceans? Students at the Gillen Brewer School interview Dr. Erika Nesvold and ask her all of these questions and more! Visit IndyKids.org to learn more about our newspaper and educational programs!About Dr. Erika Nesvold:Dr. Erika Nesvold is an astrophysicist who has performed astronomy research at NASA and the C...
2023-12-1424 min
Grab A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Captivating.Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space by Erika NesvoldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/710692to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space
Author: Erika Nesvold
Narrator: April Doty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 28, 2023
Genres: Astronomy & Physics
Publisher's Summary:
Can we do better in space than we've done here on Earth? We've pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it's not just rocket science, this book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect of settling in outer space. Accordingly, her work highlights the complex ethical challenges that...
2023-11-289h 43Get Hooked On A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space by Erika NesvoldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/710692to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space
Author: Erika Nesvold
Narrator: April Doty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 28, 2023
Genres: Computers & Technology
Publisher's Summary:
Can we do better in space than we've done here on Earth? We've pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it's not just rocket science, this book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect of settling in outer space. Accordingly, her work highlights the complex ethical challenges that...
2023-11-289h 43
Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsOff-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space by Erika NesvoldPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/710692 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space Author: Erika Nesvold Narrator: April Doty Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 43 minutes Release date: November 28, 2023 Genres: Astronomy & Physics Publisher's Summary: Can we do better in space than we've done here on Earth? We've pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it's not just rocket science, this book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect of settling in outer space. Accordingly, her work highlights the complex ethical challenges...
2023-11-2830 minListen to Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Astronomy & PhysicsOff-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space by Erika NesvoldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/710692to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space
Author: Erika Nesvold
Narrator: April Doty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 28, 2023
Genres: Astronomy & Physics
Publisher's Summary:
Can we do better in space than we've done here on Earth? We've pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it's not just rocket science, this book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect of settling in outer space. Accordingly, her work highlights the complex ethical challenges that...
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Title: Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space
Author: Erika Nesvold
Narrator: April Doty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
Release date: November 28, 2023
Genres: Computers & Technology
Publisher's Summary:
Can we do better in space than we've done here on Earth? We've pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it's not just rocket science, this book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect of settling in outer space. Accordingly, her work highlights the complex ethical challenges that...
2023-11-289h 43
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & TechnologyOff-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space by Erika NesvoldPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/710692 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space Author: Erika Nesvold Narrator: April Doty Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 43 minutes Release date: November 28, 2023 Genres: Computers & Technology Publisher's Summary: Can we do better in space than we've done here on Earth? We've pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it's not just rocket science, this book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect of settling in outer space. Accordingly, her work highlights the complex ethical challenges...
2023-11-2830 min
Relish A Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Off-Earth by Erika NesvoldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/163879to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Off-Earth
Author: Erika Nesvold
Narrator: April Doty
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 11-28-23
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Science
Publisher's Summary:
We've pinpointed the destination, refined the technology, designed the habitat. Are we forgetting something? A timely reminder that it's not just rocket science, this book explores the all-too-human issues raised by the prospect of settling in outer space. Accordingly, her work highlights the complex ethical challenges that accompany any other-worldly venture—questions about the environment, labor rights, and medical ethics, among others.
2023-11-289h 43
Walkabout the GalaxyEthical Dilemmas in Space ExplorationThe astroquarks are joined by Dr. Erika Nesvold, astrophysicist and author of “Off Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space” to explore some of the surprising problems people need to think about when going to space. We’re busy littering already, but that’s just the tip of the asteroid. Join us for a discussion of some of the trickier issues of space exploration, space news, and gravitational wave trivia. The only place you can find that lineup is on Walkabout the Galaxy.
2023-11-2245 min
The Lawfare PodcastChatter: Governing Space Settlements Ethically with Erika NesvoldAs humanity builds settlements beyond Earth, myriad ethical issues will arise--many in a different way than they do terrestrially. Astrophysicist and space communicator Erika Nesvold has devoted extensive thought and research to how to ethically govern space settlements, most notably on her podcast Making New Worlds and in her book Off-Earth.In a conversation that pairs well with Shane Harris's March 2022 Chatter discussion with astrobiologist Lucianne Walkowicz about ethical space exploration, David Priess spoke with Erika about her grounding in Star Trek and other science fiction, the JustSpace Alliance that she co-founded with Lucianne, that alliance's...
2023-09-281h 31
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionChatter: Governing Space Settlements Ethically with Erika NesvoldAs humanity builds settlements beyond Earth, myriad ethical issues will arise--many in a different way than they do terrestrially. Astrophysicist and space communicator Erika Nesvold has devoted extensive thought and research to how to ethically govern space settlements, most notably on her podcast Making New Worlds and in her book Off-Earth.In a conversation that pairs well with Shane Harris's March 2022 Chatter discussion with astrobiologist Lucianne Walkowicz about ethical space exploration, David Priess spoke with Erika about her grounding in Star Trek and other science fiction, the JustSpace Alliance that she co-founded with Lucianne, that alliance's...
2023-09-281h 31
ChatterGoverning Space Settlements Ethically with Erika NesvoldAs humanity builds settlements beyond Earth, myriad ethical issues will arise--many in a different way than they do terrestrially. Astrophysicist and space communicator Erika Nesvold has devoted extensive thought and research to how to ethically govern space settlements, most notably on her podcast Making New Worlds and in her book Off-Earth.In a conversation that pairs well with Shane Harris's March 2022 Chatter discussion with astrobiologist Lucianne Walkowicz about ethical space exploration, David Priess spoke with Erika about her grounding in Star Trek and other science fiction, the JustSpace Alliance that she co-founded with Lucianne, that alliance's...
2023-09-281h 31RumSnakEpisode 78: Rumetik: Hvordan sikrer vi en retfærdig fremtid blandt stjernerne?Hvis vi fortsætter med koloniseringen af rummet, så er det næsten uundgåeligt, at vi tager vores udfordringer med os fra Jorden.
Og hvordan skal man så forholde sig til noget så ekstremt som mord i rummet? Og hvilke sociale strukturer vi gerne vil understøtte på et generationsrumskib på vej mod en fjern stjerne?
Når vi taler om udforskning af rummet, om Marsbaser og kolonisering, så har vi nok en tendens til at glemme, at alle vores sociale, kulturelle og samfundsmæssige udfordringer jo følger med os mennesker, uanset hvor vi tager hen...
2023-09-2550 min
THE DEEP COVER SHOW with Damien DynanTHE DEEP COVER SHOW with DAMIEN DYNAN : Tuesday AUGUST 22ND 2023The DEEP COVER SHOW with DAMIEN DYNAN : TUESDAY AUGUST 22nd 2023
Tonight – Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space with Erika Nesvold...
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The Devil's Diary: Alfred Rosenberg and the Stolen Secrets of the Third Reich with Robert K Wittman…
Up on our Eyes & Movies & TV - Johnny Richardson joins me to review GRAN TURISMO Cinema 2023 & The Subtle Art of not Giving a Fuck NETFLIX 2023
followed by Movie Moment in Movie History: Dr Strangelove (1964)…
Also 640 from Toronto Patrick Malkin & Author Bill O Riordan live on the What if...
2023-08-231h 30
Rätsel der WissenschaftWann fliegen wir endlich zum Mars?Jetzt anhören: Was den Roten Planeten für astronautische Missionen so spannend macht und welche Hürden es am Weg zum Mars noch zu überwinden gilt
Unser äußerer Nachbarplanet wirkt zwar nicht besonders einladend, im Fokus der Raumfahrt steht er aber schon lange. Denn der Mars, der vor langer Zeit der Erde gar nicht so unähnlich war, ist nicht nur wissenschaftlich hochinteressant. Er ist auch der am einfachsten erreichbare Planet abseits der Erde, auf dem Menschen eine gewisse Überlebenschance haben – vorausgesetzt, technische und medizinische Hürden können überwunden werden.
Flüge zum Mars sind längst ma...
2023-06-2124 min
Allt du behöver veta om ny teknik#147 – I rymden kan ingen höra dig strejka“Varför ska vi åka till rymden?”, ”vem får åka?”, ”vad händer om jag blir sjuk?” och ”hur hanterar man brott?” är några av frågorna som diskuteras i boken “Off-Earth" som nyligen publicerades av MIT press. Bakom boken som tar upp etiska frågeställningar i rymdmiljö står astrofysikern Erika Nesvold. Det var i samband med ett Nasaprojekt om planetärt försvar 2016 i Silicon Valley som hon fick grundtanken som senare skulle leda till boken. Som svar på sina frågor fick hon hela tiden höra att “vi oroar oss för det senare”. Erika...
2023-05-1640 min
IntergalaktisktI rymden kan ingen höra dig strejka“Varför ska vi åka till rymden?”, ”vem får åka?”, ”vad händer om jag blir sjuk?” och ”hur hanterar man brott?” är några av frågorna som diskuteras i boken “Off-Earth" som nyligen publicerades av MIT press. Bakom boken som tar upp etiska frågeställningar i rymdmiljö står astrofysikern Erika Nesvold. Det var i samband med ett Nasaprojekt om planetärt försvar 2016 i Silicon Valley som hon fick grundtanken som senare skulle leda till boken. Som svar på sina frågor fick hon hela tiden höra att “vi oroar oss för det senare”. Erika...
2023-05-1640 min
Futureproof with Jonathan McCreaSpace prisons & other realities of living beyond EarthSettling in space might seem like a fun otherworldly concept, but it could also bring a number of practical realities to consider like what would space prisons be like? How would we monitor labour laws? And how could we control population growth? All of these are themes and considerations in astrophysicist Dr. Erika Nesvold’s book "Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space", and she joins Jonathan to discuss.
2023-03-1941 min
The world, the universe and us#175 Living Off-Earth: Ethical questions for living in outer space with Erika NesvoldWhether it’s on the Moon, Mars or somewhere even more distant, we may see human settlements in space in our lifetime. But when we do, will we be prepared?Alongside all the concerns of whether we should even be considering moving out to space, there are a lot of ethical considerations that need to be thought about too. How do you govern the new societies you’re forging? How do you hold the leaders accountable? How do we learn from and avoid the mistakes we’ve made on Earth? In this bonus episode of the pod...
2023-03-1527 min
Planetary RadioSpace Policy Edition: The Tricky Ethics of Space SettlementHumanity is on the cusp of attempting permanent settlement on other worlds. But who gets to go? How will we govern ourselves or enforce laws off Earth? How can you have property rights, labor rights, or even individual rights when the very air you breathe is limited and potentially controlled by your employer? Dr. Erika Nesvold, astrophysicist and author of the new book “Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space” explores the ethical challenges facing our species as it dips its toe into living beyond our home planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-03-031h 11
Planetary Radio: Space Policy EditionThe Tricky Ethics of Space SettlementDr. Erika Nesvold, astrophysicist and author of the new book Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space explores the ethical challenges facing our species as it dips its toe into living beyond our home planet.
2023-03-031h 11
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and ScienceSpace Policy Edition: The Tricky Ethics of Space SettlementHumanity is on the cusp of attempting permanent settlement on other worlds. But who gets to go? How will we govern ourselves or enforce laws off Earth? How can you have property rights, labor rights, or even individual rights when the very air you breathe is limited and potentially controlled by your employer? Dr. Erika Nesvold, astrophysicist and author of the new book “Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space” explores the ethical challenges facing our species as it dips its toe into living beyond our home planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
2023-03-031h 11
Celestial CitizenEthical Quandaries for Living in Outer SpaceOn today's episode, we’ll be discussing the fascinating, multi-layered, and complex topic of space settlement and the myriad of things we’ll need to figure out if we want to build an ethical and sustainable future society in outer space. We’ll be speaking with Dr. Erika Nesvold, author of Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space, which is set to release on March 7th, and explores the “potential ethical pitfalls of becoming a multi-planet species.”Erika earned her Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and has conducted astrophysic...
2023-02-231h 04
Making New WorldsBook Announcement
A special five-years-later bonus episode, with updates on a few projects that might interest listeners of Making New Worlds. You can preorder Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space now from Penguin Random House using discount code PREORDER15. See https://mitpress.mit.edu/discount-codes/ for discount code information.
The transcript for this episode is below.
This… is Making New Worlds
It’s been five years since Making New Worlds ended, so if you’re listening to this episode because you were still subscribed to the podcast… thanks for being such a loyal...
2023-02-0603 min
Flash ForwardCan You Mine An Asteroid?Today’s episode is about a future where we (try to) mine asteroids for resources.Guests:
Atossa Abrahamian, a journalist who’s written about space mining and is working on a new book about “places in the world where the rules don’t (fully) apply.”
Dr. Andreas Hein, a space systems engineer and executive director of the Initiative for Interstellar Studies.
Dr. Ram Jakhu, a professor at the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law and editor of Global Space Governance: An International Study.
Dr. Erika Nesvold, an astrophysicist, co-founder of the JustSpace Alliance, and host of the pod...
2021-05-1149 min
Clayming SpaceThe Ethics of Space Settlement with Dr. Erika NesvoldIn this episode we talk to Dr. Erika Nesvold, creator of the podcast miniseries Making New Worlds and cofounder of nonprofit the JustSpace Alliance.
Erika Nesvold has a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and has conducted astrophysics research at NASA Goddard and the Carnegie Institute of Washington. She currently works as an Astrophysics Engineer on the Universe Sandbox astrophysics simulator. Nesvold created the podcast miniseries Making New Worlds in 2017 about the ethical issues of settling in space. In 2018, she co-found a nonprofit called the JustSpace Alliance, along with Lucianne Walkowicz, to advocate for...
2021-05-0426 min
Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social EntrepreneurshipCo-Founders of JustSpace Alliance, Lucianne Walkowicz and Erika Nesvold join Alberto Lidji to discuss space ethics and an inclusive and ethical future in space; and implications here on EarthCo-Founders of JustSpace Alliance, Lucianne Walkowicz and Erika Nesvold join Alberto Lidji to discuss space ethics and an inclusive and ethical future in space; and implications here on Earth.
Lucianne and Erika start by dispelling the notion that space is a ‘blank canvass’. Humans bring their own perspective and history into the equation. However, when people think about systems here on earth, these can often feel very entrenched. By contrast, when one thinks about space, much more creative thinking can prevail.
JustSpace Alliance is a new organisation and has just celebrated its fir...
2019-12-0936 min
Flash ForwardCRIME: Moon CourtOn today’s episode we take everything we’ve learned so far about the future of crime, and take it to space. Guests:Loren Grush — senior space reporter at The VergeMichelle Hanlon — associate director of the National Center for Air and Space Law at the University of Mississippi and co-founder of For All Moonkind.Erika Nesvold — astrophysicist and developer for Universe SandboxLucianne Walkowicz — astronomer at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and co-founder of The JustSpace Alliance. Bianca I Laureano — educator, curriculum writer, and sexologistActors:Evan Johnson as Mr. MortonDavid Romero as DavidAsh Greenberg as AshSantos Flores...
2019-09-1042 min
Making New WorldsEp 13: Should We Settle Space?For the last episode of Making New Worlds, we ask the question we skipped at the very beginning: Should we settle space? Featuring answers by many of our guests from previous episodes. The transcript for this episode is below. Imagine this: You live on Earth, in 2018, still the early decades of the space age. … Continue reading "Ep 13: Should We Settle Space?"
2018-02-2800 minMaking New WorldsEp 12: What Do You Think?What do you think about the space settlement ethics topics we’ve covered in the podcast so far? This episode includes comments and feedback from members of the Making New Worlds audience. The transcript for this episode is below. Welcome to Making New Worlds. I’m Erika Nesvold. For the past eleven episodes, I’ve been talking to … Continue reading "Ep 12: What Do You Think?"
2018-02-2100 minMaking New WorldsEp 11: Which Way Is Mecca?How will people of faith adapt their religious practices to the space environment? How will our cultural values help us adapt to life in space? Christian theologian Michael Waltemathe and Muslim theologian Mehmet Ozalp discuss examples of how the limitations of space will affect religious rituals and traditions. And Alaskan Native Alice Glenn describes how … Continue reading "Ep 11: Which Way Is Mecca?"
2018-02-0700 minMaking New WorldsEp 10: What If I Get Sick?How can we prepare for medical emergencies in a space settlement? What equipment should we bring? What kinds of doctors? When resources are limited, who do we decide to treat first? Physician Ken Iserson talks about the lessons we can learn from remote and disaster medicine here on Earth. Philosopher Keith Abney highlights the ethical … Continue reading "Ep 10: What If I Get Sick?"
2018-01-3100 minMaking New WorldsEp 09: What If There’s Already Life on Mars?How do we make sure we don’t bring harmful extraterrestrial microorganisms back to Earth from space? How do we keep our Earth microbes from contaminating potentially habitable worlds like Mars or Europa? How much effort do we really need to put into protecting these hypothetical lifeforms? SETI marine biologist Margaret Race joins us to explain … Continue reading "Ep 09: What If There’s Already Life on Mars?"
2018-01-2400 minMaking New WorldsEp 08: Should We Make Mars More Like Earth?How do we balance out our hunger for resources in space with the desire to preserve the space environment for future generations? Will something inherently valuable and important be lost when we start transforming the Moon or Mars to extract resources and make habitats where we can live? How should we preserve our history on … Continue reading "Ep 08: Should We Make Mars More Like Earth?"
2018-01-1700 minMaking New WorldsEp 07: What If I Want to Have Kids?How do we sustain a stable population in our future space settlements? Do we require settlers to reproduce? How do we limit population growth when resources are scarce? What rights do children born in space have? Is it even possible to safely raise children in space? Physician Shawna Pandya joins us for a discussion of … Continue reading "Ep 07: What If I Want to Have Kids?"
2018-01-0300 minMaking New WorldsCall for FeedbackMaking New Worlds will resume in 2018, but today we have a quick announcement to make about our upcoming audience feedback episode. The transcript for this announcement is below. Hi, everyone! This is Erika Nesvold. Making New Worlds will return with new episodes in 2018. But I wanted to make a quick announcement today. The … Continue reading "Call for Feedback"
2017-12-2700 minMaking New WorldsEp 06: Who’s in Charge?Who will make the decisions in future space settlements? Will they be governed remotely by nations on Earth? Will settlements develop their own local governments? How will conflicts between settlements and with nations back on Earth be resolved? Are we facing a future of war in space? Space lawyers Laura Montgomery and Christopher Newman join … Continue reading "Ep 06: Who’s in Charge?"
2017-12-2000 minMaking New WorldsEp 05: What If Someone Steals My Stuff?How will we handle it when someone breaks the rules of our new societies in space? Who decides whether they’re guilty? Do we need to build space prisons? Or are there alternative forms of justice we should consider that would better suit our new civilization? Space lawyer Christopher Newman talks to us about the potential … Continue reading "Ep 05: What If Someone Steals My Stuff?"
2017-12-1300 minMaking New WorldsEp 04: Where’s My Money?Once we’ve reached out space settlements, what do we do next? What kind of jobs will be available, and what kind of economy will we have? What kinds of rights do we have as workers in space, and what will we do if our employer tries to exploit us while we’re stuck far from home? … Continue reading "Ep 04: Where’s My Money?"
2017-12-0600 minMaking New WorldsEp 03: Who Owns Mars?Once we’ve taken that giant leap for mankind and have set foot on a new world, we have to ask: Who actually owns the land we’re standing on? If you’re planning on making your fortune in space by mining or farming or building new habitats, how do you get the rights to work that territory? … Continue reading "Ep 03: Who Owns Mars?"
2017-11-2900 minMaking New WorldsEp 02: Who Gets to Go?Before we can head out into space, we have to ask: Who gets to go? What will the population of space settlers look like? Who will be allowed to go, and who will be left behind? Historian Donna Gabaccia rejoins us to talk about what kind of people have migrated to new places on Earth … Continue reading "Ep 02: Who Gets to Go?"
2017-11-2200 minMaking New WorldsEp 01: Why Are We Going?Welcome to the first episode of Making New Worlds: Why Are We Going? Examining our motivations for settling space. We talk to historian Donna Gabaccia about the historical reasons for human migration on the Earth. Sociologist Zuleyka Zevallos weighs in on the harmful effects of colonialism when planning a space settlement. Sci-fi author and scientist … Continue reading "Ep 01: Why Are We Going?"
2017-11-1500 minMaking New WorldsTrailerWelcome to Making New Worlds, a podcast about the ethical issues of human settlements in space. Here’s a quick trailer to give you a taste of the kinds of questions the podcast will explore. Please share far and wide, and stay tuned! Episodes will be released on iTunes every Wednesday morning starting next week, November … Continue reading "Trailer"
2017-11-0800 min
Explorers Institute - Let's Explore!Combining planetary science and machine learning to address the asteroid challengeA brief discussion at NASA JPL with friends and fellow NASA Frontier Development Lab colleagues, Planetary Scientist, Erika Nesvold and Artificial Intelligence Scientist, Elmarie van Heerden about combining their two fields of study to address the asteroid challenge.
http://www.explorers.institute/podcast/ErikaAndElmarieaudioonly.mp3
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