"i love the blue dot.
i like their idea - for NASA to purchase the video and show it at the super bowl.
how cool if more saw it.
believed it.
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Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
Started this discussion. Last reply by monika hardy Feb 1, 2011. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Acumen community! As an person who has been given the unique privilege of seeing our beautiful Earth from vantage point of space, I also understand that I have a responsibility to share that…Continue
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monika hardy replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
Ron Garan replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"Thanks Taylor - I love that video. TOGETHER: WE can avoid destroying our planet, WE can solve all the challenges facing our world, and WE do not have to be a single planet species
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Kevin Parcell replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"Thanks, Taylor. I miss Carl Sagan!
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Taylor Ray replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"I thought you all would enjoy the following video from NASA. It gives me the same sense of wonder and perspective that Ron talks about in seeing the Earth from Space:
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Ron Garan replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"Sean, my impression of those in “your age-group" is that you guys are amazing. I am filled with optimism when I see what today's "20 Somethings" are capable of. I have met many talented, dedicated, and selfless young men…"
monika hardy replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"i like this Sean:
I do think that the attitude is spreading as more and more people see others around them stopping for a second and deciding to give a damn.
i think we just keep doing. i think that's the best way to perpetuate a society…"
Sean Kim-Salgado replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"I think that we're among very passionate and driven individuals on this website, so I'm not necessarily convinced that a personal responsibility to help the world is a widely held belief. I do think that the attitude is spreading as more…"
Kevin Parcell replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"In 1986, I watched on television as the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost. I think most Americans who were alive that day remember where they were when they learned of this disaster. It changed us collectively. We took a blow that day, and with it…"
monika hardy replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"i will.. thank you. let me know if you'd like to do more than just be talked about at the conference..
:)
i just added a slide - going to share the 4 quotes you picked out... referencing you.. and Jacqueline of course..
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Ron Garan replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"Monika, the Global Ed Conference looks very interesting. One of our main goals with FragileOasis.org is to be able to do more effective education outreach activities from the International Space Station. I'd say that's a…"
monika hardy replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"great quotes.. thank you.
my book is completely marked up ... i got so much out of it.
there is a global ed conference this week... i'm presenting at a couple sessions... one - i am sharing your story of taking the blue sweater into…"
Ron Garan replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"I think the quotes that begin the chapters of The Blue Sweater have much to say about two of the reasons why people may feel they can’t make a difference: 1. They feel the problems are too big and their actions too small to make a difference…"
monika hardy replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"i think personal responsibility to improve the world may not be owned by people because most just don't believe they themselves can make a difference.
i think more storytelling... almost psa style... helps.
imagine if that message was part of…"
Kevin Parcell replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"I often remind myself that just a few people can change the world for the better using the social enterprise strategy, without having to change the mind of the world. That is what inspires me to try."
Ron Garan replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"Thanks to all of you that have responed to the question. It apparent from those that have joined the conversation, that there’s consensus that we all have a responsibility to leave the world better than we found it. Maybe the question we…"
Mona Jagga replied to Ron Garan's discussion Seeing the Earth from space: What does it mean to live in an interconnected world?
"Excellent Work and Cause :) , Thank you for making a difference !
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. ~Albert Pike (Thanks, Carl)"
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- Because, “The story of the Blue Sweater has always reminded me of how we are all connected. Our actions-and inaction-touch people we may never know and never meet across the globe”
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- I am a NASA astronaut who is starting an initiative to use the unique orbital perspective to inspire people to improve life on our planet. I appreciate that I have been given a special privilege. I realize how fortunate I am to be included in that very small group of people who have the opportunity to fly in space. Because of this, I also realize that I have a responsibility to share that experience, as best I can, with everyone who has not been given this opportunity. We have developed a website at www.FRAGILEOASIS.ORG where one of the main goals is to help others share in the wonderful experience of living and working in space and through this experience encourage people and organization to improve life on our Fragile Oasis. At the present, the live site contains blogs by astronauts training for space flight or currently living and working onboard the space station. In a few weeks we are going to launch an on-line community of people and organizations that are committed to improving life on our planet. The Fragile Oasis community will be established to unite crewmembers on our “Spaceship Earth” in the common goal of sharing our humanity and improving our world. The purpose of the community is to inspire, recognize, and help each other in our collective quest to make life better on our planet. Included in the site will be a section that compares systems on a spacecraft (systems to provide clean water, clean air, food ,health etc.) and tie those to projects doing the same on our “Spaceship Earth”. We will tie these together using a mapping program that’s used on the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. Groups such Acumen and the Blue Sweater Community can highlight their projects on the Fragile Oasis site. The site will provide overviews of your project and link to pictures, videos and to your project website. This March I’m scheduled to launch on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan for a 6-month mission on board the International Space Station. During my 6-month mission, when possible I will photograph from space those project sites selected by the Fragile Oasis community. I encourage everyone to follow our progress as we build the site. You can also follow the road to the launchpad and my time in space at: http://twitter.com/Astro_Ron
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- At 11:48am on December 24, 2010,
monika hardy said… - have you seen Rita's talk?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDvgF1F8Zhw&feature=player_embedded#! at TEDxNASA?
- At 9:19am on November 5, 2010,
Alice Liu said… - Hi Ron,
I came across your profile and I think you're doing some really wonderful things. Fragile Oasis sounds like a fantastic project. Good luck with your next mission!
Alice
- At 4:50pm on October 27, 2010,
Taylor Ray said… - Hi Ron, and welcome to Acumen Fund's online community! Exciting to hear about your adventurous initiatives! To help get you started on the site, do take a look at some of the different groups available which are built around specific issues and also locations; our Blue Sweater Fan Group may be a good starting point. Oh, and please do add a picture to your profile, as it will add a personal touch that will make it much easier to connect with others on the site. Welcome, and let me know if I can be of help as you move forward!
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