Real Space: Analysis of the Flying Dream

Author: Paul Levinson (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: This book is part of 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 penmanship, Levinson explores widely from religion to robotics, revealing why humans have a deep-seated desire to uncover the mysteries of the "outside world." This book delves into space and our concepts about it through captivating examples. For every person navigating cyberspace in front of a computer screen, Levinson's profound work offers a fresh perspective; for those who dream of traveling in a space shuttle or journeying across the Earth like a spaceship, 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 penmanship, Levinson explores widely from religion to robotics, revealing why humans have a deep-seated desire to uncover the mysteries of the "outside world." Real Space: Exploring the Dreams of Flight delves into space and our concepts about it through captivating examples. Why did the U.S. stumble in its exploration plans after sending astronauts to the moon? In a world where space is constantly being repackaged, 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 Yoga Master and Barnacle Bill? Real Space presents future-oriented thinking that is captivating. For every person navigating cyberspace in front of a computer screen, Levinson's profound work offers a fresh perspective; for those who dream of traveling in a space shuttle or journeying across the Earth like a spaceship, this book provides philosophical reflections.