How the Stars Have Shaped Humanity

Science writer Jo Marchant explores how our intimate relationship with the stars throughout history has shaped our religious beliefs, power structures, scientific advances, art, and even our biology.
Learn more in Jo Marchant’s book The Human Cosmos:
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This program was presented at the Getty Villa and Online on Sunday, October 13, 2024, www.getty.edu/....
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[@christinemaasdam4312]

Phenomenal presentation. Thank you for your very prescient thoughts on what is needed today. To be awed is the most critical human essence.

[@ODDwayne1]

A very thoughtful presentation wonderfully done. Have added Jo’s books to my list.
All the technological changes we adopted have serious effects that haven't been considered. Capitalism doesn't make money from thinking, so thinking doesn't get done.