NASA is building a new Voyager spacecraft
that will carry the best of modern human culture. What belongs onboard?
This is a
tough one. There are so many things that could be included on such a spacecraft
to represent the best of modern human culture.
I would say the latest handheld and tablet technologies from Apple and
Microsoft should be included, along with the computer chips that are programmed
to allow cars to park on their own, etc…Definitely include a recording of the
most popular TV shows, movies, and music as well as a scrapbook of modern day
paintings, sculpture, and other types of artist media gaining recognition
today. Of course, we would need to
include the Best selling fiction and non-fiction books, including books on
politics, spirituality, business, environmentalism, and medical science all the
way down to the most popular young adult and children’s books. Photographs and
pictures of all the various cultures around the world in their traditional
dress and participating in deeply rooted cultural activities would be a good
addition. And documentaries that compare our past to our present, highlighting
advances and honestly portraying issues of today as well. I know there are
probably tons of things I am missing in this list that would best represent
human culture today. However, these are the first things that come to mind for
me. I don’t think there would truly ever be enough room on the Voyager to put
all the best reminders of modern human culture, but this would be a start,
don’t you think? What would you add or take away??
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