Here is a short video discussing something called the “Overview Effect”, which is what happens when astronauts first see the planet earth from outer space – a deep sense of awe and connection with the planet. The Overview Effect is not only for astronauts, though. It is for anyone who travels beyond their immediate surroundings and realizes we are all connected with a very precious, beautiful and unique planet.
Whether you do this through actual travel, philosophy, science, religion or drugs, the Overview Effect is crucial to our survival as a race and planet. As a New York green builder and contractor this sense of planetary awe drives us both in our global philosophy and daily activity. It is really what people mean when they say think globally, act locally – the fact that the two are completely connected and the health of one depends on the health of the other.
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