Shubhanshu Shukla shares ‘Go Fever' and ‘Overview Effect' from space
The term originally came from NASA and was used to describe the state of participants in the Apollo 1 fire when, as with other instances of Go Fever, time pressure and excitement led to disaster. Go Fever has little to do with impatience or lack of risk awareness, and much to do with the pressure of being successful and the excitement of finally moving forward, sometimes at the expense of thorough preparation.advertisement2. THE 'OVERVIEW EFFECT'The Overview Effect is a powerful emotional and cognitive transformation that astronauts frequently feel when they see Earth from space for the first time. They realise, as they look down on the planet, that there are no visible borders for countries or other divisions, just one fragile world. This awareness is accompanied by amazement and a new perspective or appreciation of the beauty and fragility of our Earth. The Overview Effect ultimately leads astronauts to be more mindful and connected to all of humanity and to be advocates for protecting the Earth.Shubhanshu Shukla's reflections on the Axiom-4 mission remind us that space travel is more than just science and engineering; it's, ultimately, a human journey. Go Fever reveals our insatiable drive to explore at all costs, while the Overview Effect shows us the extraordinary wonder and interconnectedness we experience during the journey. As we consider the universe beyond Earth, these lessons reconnect us to what we hold most important on Earth.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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