Episode 16: On the Shoulders of Giants

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Universe University

Universe University Production

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Universe University takes listeners on a cosmic adventure through outer space: from the history of human spaceflight and astronomy to the cutting edge theoretical physics. It is an entertaining and informative exploration of how human beings have sought and found answers to some of our most profound questions about the universe... as well as a look at those questions that are still unanswered.

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Episode 16: On the Shoulders of Giants

Universe University

39 minutes 39 seconds

5 years ago

Episode 16: On the Shoulders of Giants

Nearly half a century before the space age began in earnest, a few brilliant visionaries had the courage to look beyond their own time and see humanity’s future. From Russia to the United States, a few brilliant minds transformed science fiction into science fact, giving birth to the space age.

REFERENCES:

‘The Russian Cosmists: The Esoteric Futurism of Nikolai Fedorov and His Followers’
by George M. Young

‘The Case for Space: How the Revolution in Spaceflight Opens Up a Future of Limitless Possibility’
by Robert Zubrin

MUSIC:

"Ossuary 1 - A begining" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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“Tenebrous Brothers Carnival: Act Two” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Infinite Perspective" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Perspectives" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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