Rachel Lyons: Executive Director of Space for Humanity. "To Space, for Earth"

Astronauts return from space with a new understanding of life on Earth - from the environment to politics to humanitarian issues. Rachel Lyons believes this perspective is essential to addressing the challenges we face on our planet and creating a prosperous future for humanity. As a major proponent of advancing space technology and exploration, Rachel is committed to empowering people from diverse backgrounds to broaden their perspectives - both for the future of humanity and for our world today. In Episode 21, learn more about Space for Humanity's mission to democratize access to space by offering travel at their own expense - where anyone, from any background, can apply for the opportunity to experience the Overview Effect: the cognitive shift in consciousness that occurs when a person looks down on Earth from space. 00:18 introduction to ep21 - Space for Humanity 01:44 introducing Rachel Lyons 02:18 Rachel's involvement with SGAC 03:18 What is S4H and Rachel's personal story 06:25 what is the overview effect? 09:50 would 'civilians' experience it? 13:25 What is S4H doing? 'To Space for Earth' 15:30 Omaze competition with Virgin Galactic - what was the motivation? 17:30 Zero G flights 19:18 Ben's flight idea 21:00 How do you decide who go's to space? 23:38 What are Rachel's biggest concerns about humanity? 27:23 Long term aims of S4H? 31:00 Effect of celebrities 31:50 How to follow and support S4H 34:30 Wrap up Social Media Website: www.spaceforhumanity.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/SpaceHumanity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacehumanity/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpaceHumanity/ Rachels Twitter: https://twitter.com/space_rach Rachels's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/space_rach/?hl=en Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ Website (coming soon): www.astroben.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/gambleonit?lang=en Please subscribe and rate - Ad Astra!