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Ep 201 Peacewarts: Universal Understars 101 - The Blue Marble (Class 2)

Episode 202 of the Peace Is Here with Avis Kalfsbeek podcast, hosted by Avis Kalfsbeek, titled "Ep 201 Peacewarts: Universal Understars 101 - The Blue Marble (Class 2)" was published on January 18, 2026 and runs 6 minutes.

January 18, 2026 ·6m · Peace Is Here with Avis Kalfsbeek

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Peacewarts: Universal Understars 101 - The Blue Marble (Class 2) We define and explore the Overview Effect—the cognitive shift that occurs when viewing Earth from space—and the historical impact of the Blue Marble photograph. We also examine the 1963 Hotline Agreement as a structural tool designed to maintain high-level clarity and prevent accidental global conflict. Homework: Interrupt your routine to look up the "Blue Marble" photo and look at it for sixty seconds, noticing the lack of borders. Write down one question you have after this episode or doing homework #1. If no question comes to mind, write: "no question." Optional: Journal about the idea of the atmosphere as a "thin coat of varnish." How does that change your feeling of safety? Learning topics: The Blue Marble (Apollo 17), The Overview Effect, Frank White, 1963 Hotline Agreement, Planetary Vulnerability, Systems Thinking. Resources & Links: Follow the podcast as we launch into the first semester of this new peace school. Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Podcast Music: Javier Peke Rodriguez “I am late, madame Curie” https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QuyqfXEKzrpUl6b12I3KW

Episode Description

Peacewarts: Universal Understars 101 - The Blue Marble (Class 2)

We define and explore the Overview Effect—the cognitive shift that occurs when viewing Earth from space—and the historical impact of the Blue Marble photograph. We also examine the 1963 Hotline Agreement as a structural tool designed to maintain high-level clarity and prevent accidental global conflict.

Homework:

  1. Interrupt your routine to look up the "Blue Marble" photo and look at it for sixty seconds, noticing the lack of borders.
  2. Write down one question you have after this episode or doing homework #1. If no question comes to mind, write: "no question."
  3. Optional: Journal about the idea of the atmosphere as a "thin coat of varnish." How does that change your feeling of safety?

Learning topics: The Blue Marble (Apollo 17), The Overview Effect, Frank White, 1963 Hotline Agreement, Planetary Vulnerability, Systems Thinking.

Resources & Links:

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