You are the Golden Record

This episode was inspired by two things - a question mark in space, photographed by the James Webb Telescope, and the Golden Record - the record sent to space on the outside of the Voyager craft that, when played, represented us as humans to aliens. It contains photographs, music, and more. It got me thinking about all the stuff we create. That's how we want to be seen by others, so WE are our own Golden Records, in a way. Take a listen, and if you want to see some of the things or dig deeper into the post, go watch the Behind the Scenes video I made about it, here: https://www.jumpinthestream.com/behind-the-streams-ep-22-golden-record/The question mark in space: https://www.npr.org/2023/08/17/1194212940/question-mark-space-webb-telescope-photoThe Tim Ferris story is here (about the contents of the record):https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/voyager-golden-record-40th-anniversary-timothy-ferrisThis is an audio reading of the post "You are the Golden Record" originally published on August 21, 2023. Additional creative inspirations can be found at that link. https://www.jumpinthestream.com/golden-record/Support the showAbout Field of StreamsThis podcast provides audio readings of The Stream newsletter's main feature. The Stream is written by Janeen McCrae, and aims to provide a weekly dose of personal essays and creative inspirations that'll get you revved up to 'make the thing.' Dip a toe into the stream and sign up for my free ramblings here