Real Space (Analysis of the Flying Dream)

Author: (American) Levinson, Paul, translated by He Daokuan
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Publishing Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book belongs to the "Paul Levinson Study Series." The English version was published by Taylor & Francis Group in 2003. Cyberspace allows us to visit any corner of the Earth. However, Paul Levinson's new, thought-provoking work tells us that in fundamental attitudes toward reality, we still prefer to have our physical bodies immerse themselves in the experience. With effortless prose, Levinson explores widely from religion to robotics, revealing why humans have an innate desire to uncover the mysteries of the "outside world." This book delves into space and our concepts of space through captivating examples. For every person navigating cyberspace in front of a computer screen, Paul Levinson's profound work offers a fresh perspective; for those who dream of traveling in a space shuttle or traversing the Earth like a vessel, this book provides philosophical reflections.
Cyberspace allows us to visit any corner of the Earth. However, Paul Levinson's brilliant new work tells us that in fundamental attitudes toward reality, we still prefer to have our physical bodies immerse themselves in the experience. Is Earth this planet our final destination in travel, or is outer space our next stop? With effortless prose, Levinson explores widely from religion to robotics, revealing why humans have an innate desire to uncover the mysteries of the "outside world." Real Space: Exploring the Dreams of Flight delves into space and our concepts of space through captivating examples. Why did the U.S. stall its exploration plans after sending astronauts to the moon? In a world where space is constantly redefined, how do we know what constitutes "real space"? Is our desire to enter space natural, spiritual, or military? Why do we name rocks on Mars "Yogi" and "Barnacle Bill"? Real Space presents future-thinking that is both fascinating and thought-provoking. For every person navigating cyberspace in front of a computer screen, Paul Levinson's profound work offers a fresh perspective; for those who dream of traveling in a space shuttle or traversing the Earth like a vessel, this book provides philosophical reflections.