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October 12th, 2022
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Having face time with the Earth from space puts you squarely in the zone of the “Overview Effect” – a cognitive shift that has been experienced by some space travelers.
There are multiple efforts under way to share the experience of the Overview Effect through virtual reality, explains Frank White, President & Board Chair of the Human Space Program. He coined the term for the phenomenon.
Credit: Human Space Program
Meditative journey
Now, Ryan Holmes is “bringing the Overview Effect down to Earth.” His company, Space/VR, has just listed their Overview app on App Lab and they are looking for Oculus Quest users who want to experience this mind-opening occurrence.
Credit: Ryan Holmes/Space/VR
“We have successfully recreated the profound experience of orbiting the Earth using real space footage from NASA for everyone to enjoy in the comfort of your home,” the VR firm explains.
“This is a deeply relaxing, meditative journey through space to a new level of awareness best experienced lying down in a peaceful setting.”
For more information on Space/VR go to:
Also, go to my recent SPACE.com story – “Interview: Frank White on the Iconic ‘Overview Effect’” – at:
https://www.leonarddavid.com/interview-frank-white-on-the-iconic-overview-effect/
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